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Method For Inactivating Proteases By Ph Change In A Liquid Obtained From A Cell Culture - EP2606142

The patent EP2606142 was granted to Boehringer Ingelheim on Feb 28, 2018. The application was originally filed on Aug 12, 2011 under application number EP11743828A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2606142

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Application Number: EP11743828A
Filing Date: Aug 12, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 1, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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UCB BIOPHARMA	Nov 28, 2018	UCB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (6) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004035608
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004043373
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005017174
OPPOSITION	WO2004035608
OPPOSITION	WO8607594
OPPOSITION	WO9720921

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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Sep 30, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Sep 27, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 31, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 5, 2021
Authorisation
OPPO
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Request for change of name -opponent
OPPO
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 13, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 13, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jun 16, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jul 23, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Jul 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 29, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2012
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 19, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 19, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Aug 12, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Aug 12, 2011
Abstract
PCTRO
Aug 12, 2011
Claims
PCTRO
Aug 12, 2011
Description
PCTRO
Aug 12, 2011
Drawings
PCTRO
Aug 12, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO