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"Process For Providing Particles With Reduced Electrostatic Charges" - EP2560611

The patent EP2560611 was granted to Chiesi Farmaceutici on Jan 3, 2018. The application was originally filed on Apr 19, 2011 under application number EP11719211A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2560611

CHIESI FARMACEUTICI

Application Number: EP11719211A
Filing Date: Apr 19, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 28, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 3, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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ZBM PATENTS	Oct 2, 2018	ZBM PATENTS ZEA	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (16) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO0178693
DESCRIPTION	WO0178695
DESCRIPTION	WO2004012801
DESCRIPTION	WO2008006509
DESCRIPTION	WO2009018909
DESCRIPTION	WO2010015324
DESCRIPTION	WO9623485
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003180227
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004202616
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005104712
OPPOSITION	US2004202616
OPPOSITION	US2008063719
OPPOSITION	US5874063
OPPOSITION	WO0178693
OPPOSITION	WO2005104712
OPPOSITION	WO9505805

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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Feb 10, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jan 7, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 7, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 5, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 21, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Nov 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 4, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 1, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Sep 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 7, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Jun 1, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 043
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 043
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
May 28, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 042
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Oct 10, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Aug 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 21, 2019
Request for correction
OPPO
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Oct 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 14, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Search/Exam
Jan 28, 2015
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2013
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2011
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Aug 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Apr 19, 2011
Abstract
PCTRO
Apr 19, 2011
Claims
PCTRO
Apr 19, 2011
Description
PCTRO
Apr 19, 2011
Drawings
PCTRO
Apr 19, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO