Phospholipid-Based Powders For Drug Delivery

Patent No. EP1280520 (titled "Phospholipid-Based Powders For Drug Delivery") was filed by Alliance Pharmaceutical on May 8, 2001. The application was issued on Mar 21, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HUENGES MARTIN MAIWALD PATENTANWALTS	Jun 24, 2015	HUENGES

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.

Date
Description

Feb 22, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 22, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 16, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 29, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 29, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 2, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 23, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 30, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 30, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 30, 2017
Means of redress
Jun 30, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Mar 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 21, 2017
Description
Mar 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 16, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 15, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 6, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 6, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2016
Claims
Feb 11, 2016
Claims
Feb 11, 2016
Claims
Feb 11, 2016
Non-scannable object
Feb 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Claims
Feb 10, 2016
Claims
Feb 10, 2016
Claims
Feb 10, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 27, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 31, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 31, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 28, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 15, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 14, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 28, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 2, 2013
Claims
Dec 2, 2013
French translation of claims
Dec 2, 2013
German translation of the claims
Dec 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 23, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 23, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 23, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2013
Description
Jun 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2013
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2013
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2013
Claims
Jun 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2013
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 22, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 22, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 22, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Claims
May 10, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2013
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2013
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2012
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2012
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 26, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 26, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 18, 2008
Claims
Aug 18, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 16, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2008
Annex to the communication
Feb 6, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 20, 2003
Claims
Oct 20, 2003
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 1, 2003
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 18, 2003
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2003
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2003
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2003
Refund of fees
Feb 19, 2003
Refund of fees
Feb 3, 2003
Amendments received before examination
Feb 3, 2003
Claims
Dec 27, 2002
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 23, 2002
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 13, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 18, 2002
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2002
International publication of the international search report
Apr 17, 2002
Refund order search fee
Apr 17, 2002
Refund order search fee
Mar 26, 2002
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Feb 15, 2002
Claims
Feb 15, 2002
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 22, 2001
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 21, 2001
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 21, 2001
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 21, 2001
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 15, 2001
Published international application - A2
Oct 1, 2001
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 8, 2001
Submission concerning representation
Aug 8, 2001
Submission concerning representation
Jun 13, 2001
Abstract
Jun 13, 2001
Claims
Jun 13, 2001
Description
Jun 13, 2001
Drawings
Jun 13, 2001
Letter concerning fees and payments

EP1280520

ALLIANCE PHARMACEUTICAL

Application Number: EP01935126A
Filing Date: May 8, 2001
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 16, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 21, 2018
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