B7-H1, A Novel Immunoregulatory Molecule

Patent No. EP1234031 (titled "B7-H1, A Novel Immunoregulatory Molecule") was filed by Mayo Foundation FOR Medical Education And Research on Nov 30, 2000. The application was issued on Nov 24, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MERCK SHARP & DOHME	Dec 15, 2017	BOHLES
NEUEFEIND	Dec 15, 2017	-

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Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 25, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Description
Oct 18, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 18, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 18, 2021
German translation of the claims
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 7, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 2, 2021
Refund of fees
Jun 29, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 29, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 29, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2021
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 7, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Dec 15, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2020
Refund of fees
Mar 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 6, 2020
Refund of fees
Feb 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 14, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2020
Notice of appeal
Feb 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 31, 2020
Authorisation
Jan 31, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2020
Authorisation
Jan 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 28, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jan 17, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 17, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 17, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 14, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 2, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 2, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 2, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 2, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 2, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 2, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Aug 9, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Request for documents
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 13, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2018
Request for a change of address - opponent
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 18, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 27, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 11, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 11, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 4, 2016
Observations by third parties
Sep 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2016
Observations by third parties
Sep 22, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 22, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 22, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 22, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 22, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jun 13, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 3, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 3, 2016
Observations by third parties
Apr 5, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 5, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Oct 30, 2015
Claims
Oct 30, 2015
Description
Oct 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 23, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 23, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 22, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 22, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 21, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 3, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 3, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 3, 2015
Claims
Sep 3, 2015
Description
Sep 3, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 31, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 31, 2015
Claims
Aug 31, 2015
Description
Aug 31, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 29, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 29, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2013
Claims
May 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 29, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2013
Claims
Apr 29, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 15, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 13, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Oct 18, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 4, 2011
Claims
Jun 4, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2011
Claims
Jun 3, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 6, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 2, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 5, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 23, 2010
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Nov 23, 2010
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 7, 2009
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2009
Claims
Oct 7, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2009
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2009
Claims
Oct 2, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 31, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2009
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2008
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 13, 2008
Claims
Feb 13, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2008
Claims
Feb 11, 2008
Claims
Feb 11, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 8, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2007
Annex to the communication
Jul 30, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 24, 2007
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 19, 2007
Description
May 19, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2007
Observations by third parties
May 10, 2007
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 10, 2007
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 10, 2007
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 10, 2007
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 19, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Jan 15, 2007
Annex to the communication
Jan 15, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2006
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2006
Claims
Apr 12, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2006
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2006
Claims
Apr 10, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 8, 2005
Annex to the communication
Dec 8, 2005
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2004
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 19, 2004
European search report
Jun 26, 2003
Description
Jun 26, 2003
Matter concerning the application
Jun 26, 2003
Non-scannable object
Jun 26, 2003
Sequence listing
Mar 31, 2003
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 18, 2002
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 17, 2002
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 9, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 1, 2002
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jun 7, 2002
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 21, 2002
Copy of the international search report
Feb 21, 2002
International publication of the international search report
Jun 20, 2001
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 13, 2001
Priority document
Jun 13, 2001
Priority document
Jun 7, 2001
Published international application - A2

EP1234031

MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Application Number: EP00983821A
Filing Date: Nov 30, 2000
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 22, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 24, 2021
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B7-H1, A Novel Immunoregulatory Molecule

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EP1234031