Curable Colored Inks For Making Colored Silicone Hydrogel Lenses

Patent No. EP1756625 (titled "Curable Colored Inks For Making Colored Silicone Hydrogel Lenses") was filed by Novartis on Apr 20, 2005. The application was issued on Jun 4, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE	Mar 3, 2015	KIRSCH

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.

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Jul 7, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 7, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 4, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 22, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 22, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 16, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2015
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Oct 12, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 19, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 11, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 14, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 8, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 8, 2015
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Apr 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 9, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 17, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 17, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 18, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 18, 2013
Text intended for grant
Oct 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 3, 2013
Claims
Oct 3, 2013
Description
Oct 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 3, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 29, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the applicant/patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 14, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 29, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Jan 21, 2008
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 21, 2008
Claims
Jan 21, 2008
Description
Jan 21, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2007
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 25, 2007
Request for transfer of rights
Oct 10, 2007
Annex to the communication
Oct 10, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 21, 2007
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 21, 2007
Request for change of representative
Jan 31, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 20, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 20, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 20, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Dec 6, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 17, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 17, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 7, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 8, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 30, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Mar 30, 2006
International publication of the international search report
Nov 22, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 3, 2005
Published international application - A2
May 3, 2005
Abstract
May 3, 2005
Claims
May 3, 2005
Description

EP1756625

NOVARTIS

Application Number: EP05731971A
Filing Date: Apr 20, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 7, 2017
Publication Date: Jun 4, 2014
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