Cell-Based Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (Fret) Assays For Clostridial Toxins

Patent No. EP1543329 (titled "Cell-Based Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (Fret) Assays For Clostridial Toxins") was filed by Allergan on Sep 4, 2003. The application was issued on Aug 3, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
IPSEN PHARMA	May 3, 2017	CABINET PLASSERAUD
NOTARBARTOLO & GERVASI	Dec 23, 2016	PALLINI GERVASI

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Feb 25, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 25, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 25, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 20, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 8, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 8, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 27, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 22, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 22, 2016
Information about intention to grant a patent
Jun 22, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 22, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jun 20, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 30, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 30, 2016
Annex
May 30, 2016
Claims
May 30, 2016
Description
May 30, 2016
French translation of claims
May 30, 2016
German translation of the claims
May 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 30, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 19, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 19, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 19, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 19, 2016
Text intended for grant
Sep 10, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 4, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 4, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 9, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 11, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 21, 2014
Observations by third parties
Oct 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2014
Claims
Oct 16, 2014
Description
Oct 16, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jun 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 17, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 9, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2012
Claims
Oct 9, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 9, 2012
Request for further processing
Jul 30, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 4, 2012
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Jun 25, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 8, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 25, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 15, 2011
Annex to the communication
Dec 15, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 6, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2010
Claims
Apr 6, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 6, 2010
Non-scannable object
Apr 6, 2010
Non-scannable object
Apr 6, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 3, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 23, 2009
Annex to a communication
Sep 23, 2009
Annex to a communication
Sep 23, 2009
Annex to the communication
Sep 23, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 28, 2008
Claims
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 28, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 30, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2007
Annex to a communication
Jul 30, 2007
Annex to a communication
Jul 30, 2007
Annex to the communication
Jul 30, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Dec 11, 2006
Claims
Dec 4, 2006
Maintenance of the application
Oct 3, 2006
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 14, 2006
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 14, 2006
Supplementary European search report
May 11, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 4, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 21, 2005
Annex
Mar 21, 2005
Annex
Mar 21, 2005
Annex
Mar 21, 2005
Annex
Mar 21, 2005
Annex
Mar 21, 2005
Annex
Mar 21, 2005
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2005
Non-scannable object
Mar 21, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 11, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 1, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Jun 10, 2004
International publication of the international search report
May 14, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 8, 2004
Published international application - A2

EP1543329

ALLERGAN

Application Number: EP03774466A
Filing Date: Sep 4, 2003
Status: Revoked; Feb 22, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 3, 2016
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Cell-Based Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (Fret) Assays For Clostridial Toxins

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