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Ophthalmic Devices For Delivery Of Hydrophobic Comfort Agents - EP2368145

The patent EP2368145 was granted to Alcon on Jul 11, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 3, 2009 under application number EP09764424A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2368145

ALCON

Application Number: EP09764424A
Filing Date: Dec 3, 2009
Status: Revoked; Jan 10, 2025
Publication Date: Jul 11, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
COOPERVISION	Apr 10, 2019	ABEL & IMRAY	-

Patent Citations (16) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003109390
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006073185
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006251696
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008124376
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2009085902
OPPOSITION	KR100727008B
OPPOSITION	US2003109390
OPPOSITION	US2006073185
OPPOSITION	US2006177483
OPPOSITION	US2006251696
OPPOSITION	US2008124376
OPPOSITION	US5760100
OPPOSITION	US5849811
OPPOSITION	US5942558
OPPOSITION	WO2008151019
OPPOSITION	WO2009085902

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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Jan 15, 2025
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jan 14, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 14, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 8, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jan 8, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Jan 7, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Dec 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 20, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Dec 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 17, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Dec 3, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 3, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Nov 21, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Nov 21, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Nov 21, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 19, 2024
General enquiry
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Nov 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 30, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 30, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Aug 30, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Aug 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 23, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 26, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Jun 26, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Jun 26, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Jun 26, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jun 24, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Jun 24, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Apr 12, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Appeal
Apr 12, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Appeal
Apr 11, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Appeal
Jul 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 25, 2023
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Mar 17, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Feb 14, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 8, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
Jan 17, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 17, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jan 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 11, 2023
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Sep 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Sep 8, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Feb 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
OPPO
Aug 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 29, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2015
Examination started
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Sep 23, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 24, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 24, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2010
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Apr 15, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Apr 15, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Mar 4, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Dec 10, 2009
Abstract
PCTISA
Dec 10, 2009
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 10, 2009
Description
PCTISA
Dec 10, 2009
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA