The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP2627318 was granted to Merz Pharma on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2011 under application number EP11767935A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLERGAN | May 16, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20080015287 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP20080015288 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP20090005470 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2881139 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007122476 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0074703 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0158472 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004006954 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006005910 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006020208 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006027207 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006079722 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006114308 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007041664 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009015840 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2248518 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0048635 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006062875 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006079722 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007041664 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009008595 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2248518 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008003241 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010068232 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006020208 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006062875 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006079722 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007041664 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010090677 |
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
Dec 15, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 9, 2022
Nov 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 4, 2022
Nov 4, 2022
Nov 4, 2022
Nov 4, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
Oct 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 14, 2022
Oct 14, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 15, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 4, 2020
Sep 4, 2020
Sep 2, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Aug 31, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 9, 2020
Apr 9, 2020
Apr 9, 2020
Feb 18, 2020
Feb 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 13, 2020
Feb 13, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jan 31, 2020
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 24, 2020
Jan 24, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 6, 2019
Dec 4, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
Sep 27, 2019
Jul 30, 2019
Jul 30, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
Feb 7, 2019
Feb 7, 2019
Feb 6, 2019
Feb 5, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
Oct 8, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018
Jun 1, 2018
Jun 1, 2018
May 23, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
Aug 17, 2017
Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2017
Feb 22, 2017
Feb 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2017
Nov 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Oct 13, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2016
Nov 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2015
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2013
Nov 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2013
May 27, 2013
May 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 17, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
May 7, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
May 7, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
May 2, 2013
Feb 22, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2012
May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012
Apr 19, 2012
Published international application - A2
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2012
Apr 17, 2012
Apr 17, 2012
Oct 11, 2011
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 11, 2011
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 11, 2011
Description
PCTRO
Oct 11, 2011
Drawings
PCTRO
Oct 11, 2011