The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP1591105 was granted to Stada Arzneimittel on May 27, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2005 under application number EP05005536A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK PATENT | Feb 26, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| DM DROGERIE MARKT | Feb 24, 2021 | LBP LEMCKE | ADMISSIBLE |
| MIBELLE | Feb 5, 2021 | BREMI | ADMISSIBLE |
| EMIL KIESSLING | Aug 6, 2020 | HERZOG PATENTANWALTS | ADMISSIBLE |
| DALLI WERKE | Jul 9, 2020 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| SYMRISE | Jul 7, 2020 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10020447 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10063433 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1247528 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1281392 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1281396 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1284133 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1591105 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2802421 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002012714 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002048798 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003091518 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003223982 |
| OPPOSITION | US5811083 |
| OPPOSITION | US6159481 |
| OPPOSITION | US6623769 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0137788 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0174320 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0185182 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02081027 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02092042 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0234276 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0245728 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03086329 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9801107 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9855075 |
| OTHER | DE10020447 |
| OTHER | EP1367993 |
| OTHER | EP1591105 |
| OTHER | EP2233127 |
| SEARCH | EP1120407 |
| SEARCH | FR2802421 |
| SEARCH | JP2002138027 |
| SEARCH | JP2002249772 |
| SEARCH | US2003060426 |
| SEARCH | US2003091518 |
| SEARCH | US6159481 |
| SEARCH | WO02081027 |
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.
Date
Description
Get instant alerts for new documents
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
Jul 10, 2023
Jul 7, 2023
Jul 7, 2023
Jul 6, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 3, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
Mar 7, 2023
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 4, 2022
Jun 30, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
Mar 30, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Description
OPPO
Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 12, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
Nov 24, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
Aug 18, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
Jul 15, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 10, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
Jun 8, 2020
May 4, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2020
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2019
Dec 20, 2019
Dec 20, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2019
Nov 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2019
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2019
Jun 12, 2019
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2019
Jun 12, 2019
Jun 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2019
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2019
Feb 7, 2019
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2018
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 10, 2018
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2018
Dec 10, 2018
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2018
Nov 14, 2018
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2018
Nov 14, 2018
Sep 28, 2018
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 1, 2018
Feb 26, 2018
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Nov 17, 2017
Nov 14, 2017
Feb 19, 2016
Feb 8, 2016
Jun 13, 2014
May 27, 2014
Apr 28, 2014
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
Apr 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 9, 2014
Apr 9, 2014
Feb 7, 2014
Feb 6, 2014
Feb 6, 2014
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 6, 2014
Feb 3, 2014
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 3, 2014
Feb 3, 2014
Dec 11, 2013
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2013
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2013
Annex to a communication
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2013
Dec 9, 2013
Dec 9, 2013
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2013
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2013
Dec 9, 2013
Dec 9, 2013
Dec 9, 2013
Oct 10, 2013
Oct 10, 2013
Sep 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Sep 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2013
May 24, 2013
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
May 23, 2013
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
May 22, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
May 22, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 22, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Search/Exam
May 14, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2011
Feb 15, 2011
Claims
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2011
Dec 10, 2010
Dec 9, 2010
Dec 7, 2010
Aug 9, 2010
Annex to a communication
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2010
Nov 27, 2009
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Nov 26, 2009
Nov 23, 2009
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2009
Oct 21, 2009
Sep 11, 2009
Aug 27, 2009
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Aug 26, 2009
Aug 19, 2009
Aug 19, 2009
Aug 19, 2009
Nov 24, 2008
Nov 4, 2008
Oct 21, 2008
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
Oct 18, 2008
Oct 18, 2008
Oct 17, 2008
Jul 23, 2008
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 18, 2008
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 18, 2008
Jun 12, 2008
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2008
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2008
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2008
Jun 9, 2008
Jun 9, 2008
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2008
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2008
Jun 9, 2008
Jun 9, 2008
Jun 9, 2008
Mar 31, 2008
Mar 20, 2008
Mar 12, 2008
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2008
Annex
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2008
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2008
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2008
Annex
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2008
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2008
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2008
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2007
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2007
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2007
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2007
Nov 13, 2007
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2007
Preparation for oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2006
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2006
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2006
Oct 20, 2006
Jul 28, 2006
Jul 26, 2006
Jul 24, 2006
Jul 13, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2006
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2005
Oct 19, 2005
Refund order search fee
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2005
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
May 23, 2005
May 23, 2005
European search report
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2005
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2005
Abstract
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2005
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2005
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2005
Letter concerning search matters
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2005
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2005
Abstract
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2005
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2005
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2005
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam