Systems And Methods For Applying Reduced Negative Pressure Therapy

Patent No. EP3347068 (titled "Systems And Methods For Applying Reduced Negative Pressure Therapy") was filed by Smith & Nephew on Oct 22, 2015. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CONVATEC	Apr 28, 2022	D YOUNG

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May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 1, 2024
French translation of claims
May 1, 2024
German translation of the claims
May 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 13, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 13, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 6, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 6, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 13, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 10, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 25, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2022
Authorisation
Oct 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 18, 2022
Communication concerning signing of documents
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication with time limit
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2022
Authorisation
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 11, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 11, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 6, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Apr 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Aug 10, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 1, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2021
Authorisation
Jun 15, 2021
French translation of claims
Jun 15, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jun 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 31, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 15, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 15, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 15, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 15, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 15, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2020
Claims
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 19, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 24, 2020
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2020
Examination started
Dec 16, 2019
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 22, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 22, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
May 22, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
May 9, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
May 9, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 20, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 27, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 19, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
May 2, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
May 2, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 3, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 16, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Mar 16, 2017
Published international application - A1
May 24, 2016
ISR: cited documents
May 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 16, 2015
Annex
Dec 16, 2015
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 16, 2015
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 14, 2015
Annex
Dec 14, 2015
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Dec 14, 2015
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 14, 2015
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 13, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Nov 2, 2015
Abstract
Nov 2, 2015
Annex
Nov 2, 2015
Claims
Nov 2, 2015
Description
Nov 2, 2015
Drawings
Nov 2, 2015
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Nov 2, 2015
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 2, 2015
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 2, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 2, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3347068

SMITH & NEPHEW

Application Number: EP15787862A
Filing Date: Oct 22, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 10, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2024
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