Atomiser Comprising Coding Means

Patent No. EP1720663 (titled "Atomiser Comprising Coding Means") was filed by Boehringer Ingelheim on Feb 24, 2005. The application was issued on Sep 15, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DAUB	Aug 13, 2019	-

Dossier Documents

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Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
English translation of the claims
Aug 5, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 15, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 15, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 7, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 22, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 22, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 22, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 15, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Nov 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Claims
Jan 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 29, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 21, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 19, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Claims
Nov 29, 2016
Description
Nov 29, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 8, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 5, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 4, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 4, 2015
Claims
Sep 4, 2015
Description
Sep 4, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 15, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 18, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Apr 8, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 21, 2013
Claims
Mar 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 21, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2013
Request for further processing
Jan 11, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Dec 17, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 10, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 23, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 20, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
May 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 30, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 4, 2009
Claims
Jun 4, 2009
Claims
Jun 4, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 24, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2008
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 18, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 13, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 9, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 22, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 22, 2006
Annex
Sep 22, 2006
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 22, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 13, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 5, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 19, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 1, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Sep 1, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Sep 1, 2005
Published international application - A1
Apr 6, 2005
Abstract
Apr 6, 2005
Claims
Apr 6, 2005
Description
Apr 6, 2005
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EP1720663

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Application Number: EP05715511A
Filing Date: Feb 24, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 13, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 15, 2021
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