Connection Clamping Device

Patent No. EP3359861 (titled "Connection Clamping Device") was filed by GE Healthcare BIO Sciences on Oct 3, 2016. The application was issued on Dec 13, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SARTORIUS STEDIM FMT	Aug 25, 2021	DERAMBURE CONSEIL

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Dec 19, 2023
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Dec 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 13, 2023
General authorisation
Dec 13, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 2, 2023
French translation of claims
Nov 2, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jul 26, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 26, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 26, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 18, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 14, 2023
Refund of fees
Jul 12, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 12, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 4, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 21, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2023
Notice of appeal
Apr 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 13, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 13, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 31, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Nov 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Nov 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 19, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Authorisation
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 3, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
Authorisation
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 14, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 14, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 7, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 25, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 25, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 20, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 20, 2020
German translation of the claims
Oct 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
Jul 20, 2020
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 14, 2020
Observations by third parties
Jul 10, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2020
Claims
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 28, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 7, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 4, 2019
Annex to the communication
Nov 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2019
Examination started
Apr 8, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 3, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Nov 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Nov 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 16, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 23, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 16, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
May 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 13, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 13, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jan 5, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 5, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 5, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 13, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2016
Abstract
Oct 3, 2016
Claims
Oct 3, 2016
Description
Oct 3, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 3, 2016
Drawings
Oct 3, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3359861

GE HEALTHCARE BIO SCIENCES

Application Number: EP16781316A
Filing Date: Oct 3, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 10, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 13, 2023
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