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Modified Release Formulation Of Lacosamide - EP2496220

The patent EP2496220 was granted to Lupin on Oct 16, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 3, 2010 under application number EP10790595A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2496220

LUPIN

Application Number: EP10790595A
Filing Date: Nov 3, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 15, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
JAMES POOLE	Jul 16, 2020	CARPMAELS & RANSFORD	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US5654301
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102008059155
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007043120
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2006036007
OPPOSITION	DE102008059155
OPPOSITION	JP2006124385
OPPOSITION	US2005277579
OPPOSITION	US2006100157
OPPOSITION	US2006135437
OPPOSITION	US2006165745
OPPOSITION	US2007042969
OPPOSITION	US2007043120
OPPOSITION	US2007071819
OPPOSITION	US4369172
OPPOSITION	US5773475
OPPOSITION	US6627223
OPPOSITION	WO2006036007
OPPOSITION	WO2007120485
OPPOSITION	WO2008086492
OPPOSITION	WO2009146325
OPPOSITION	WO2010009433
OPPOSITION	WO2010018408

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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Jul 19, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Jul 19, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jul 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 3, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Dec 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 31, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 28, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 28, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 28, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 18, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 1, 2019
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2017
Description
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Sep 19, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 15, 2017
Annex to the communication
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May 15, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 23, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jan 18, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jun 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 9, 2016
Claims
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Jun 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 1, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Feb 1, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 21, 2016
Examination started
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Oct 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
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Nov 5, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Aug 16, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 13, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 24, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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May 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 10, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 10, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
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May 10, 2012
Amendments received before examination
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May 10, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 16, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 6, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jun 6, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 12, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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May 12, 2011
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Apr 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Apr 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Apr 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Mar 17, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Mar 7, 2011
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2010
Abstract
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2010
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2010
Description
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Dec 16, 2010
Drawings
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