Biodegradable Ocular Implants With Long-Term Release Characteristics

Patent No. EP1740153 (titled "Biodegradable Ocular Implants With Long-Term Release Characteristics") was filed by Allergan on Apr 14, 2005. The application was issued on Aug 9, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GENERICS UK TRADING MYLAN	Mar 25, 2015	COOKE

Dossier Documents

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Jul 13, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 13, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 7, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 27, 2017
French translation of claims
Jun 27, 2017
German translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 12, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 12, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 4, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 24, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 5, 2016
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 5, 2016
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2016
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 5, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 14, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 24, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 9, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 17, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 2, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 7, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 9, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jun 25, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 30, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 14, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 14, 2014
French translation of claims
May 14, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 14, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 8, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 10, 2013
Claims
Jun 10, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 4, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2009
Claims
Nov 18, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jul 8, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 20, 2008
Claims
Mar 20, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2007
Annex to the communication
Nov 15, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 7, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 14, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 25, 2006
Annex
Oct 25, 2006
Annex
Oct 25, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 29, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 18, 2006
International preliminary examination report
Sep 18, 2006
International preliminary examination report
Sep 18, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 18, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 18, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 18, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 18, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 18, 2006
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 26, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 24, 2006
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Mar 20, 2006
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Mar 10, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 10, 2006
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 27, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 27, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 27, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 23, 2006
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 23, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 23, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 23, 2006
PCT demand form
Feb 23, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 12, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 24, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Nov 24, 2005
Published international application - A1
May 19, 2005
Abstract
May 19, 2005
Claims
May 19, 2005
Description
May 19, 2005
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EP1740153

ALLERGAN

Application Number: EP05735919A
Filing Date: Apr 14, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 7, 2017
Publication Date: Aug 9, 2017
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