Ophthalmic Compositions And Methods For Treating Eyes

Patent No. EP1811959 (titled "Ophthalmic Compositions And Methods For Treating Eyes") was filed by Allergan on Nov 14, 2005. The application was issued on Jun 15, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED	Jun 1, 2016	GLAS

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

May 19, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 19, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 13, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 9, 2022
French translation of claims
May 9, 2022
German translation of the claims
May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 23, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 23, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 15, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 15, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 11, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 29, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 5, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jun 14, 2021
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 12, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 15, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 15, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 15, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 15, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 27, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 27, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 21, 2020
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Dec 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 27, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 28, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 25, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 19, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 19, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 14, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 14, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 11, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Feb 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Feb 7, 2019
Claims
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 1, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2018
Claims
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 19, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 17, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 17, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 17, 2018
Means of redress
May 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 17, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 17, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 17, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 8, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 17, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 27, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 6, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 20, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 20, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 20, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 28, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 28, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 28, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 28, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 22, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 22, 2014
Description
Dec 22, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 26, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 26, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2014
Claims
Feb 26, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 16, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 19, 2010
Claims
Jan 19, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2010
Claims
Jan 18, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 13, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jul 7, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2009
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2009
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 4, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 26, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jun 4, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 3, 2007
Annex
May 3, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 30, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 3, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Aug 3, 2006
International publication of the international search report
Jun 29, 2006
Sequence listing
Jun 14, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 26, 2006
Published international application - A2
May 26, 2006
Sequence listing
Jan 16, 2006
Abstract
Jan 16, 2006
Claims
Jan 16, 2006
Description
Jan 16, 2006
Drawings
Jan 16, 2006
Sequence listing

EP1811959

ALLERGAN

Application Number: EP05821259A
Filing Date: Nov 14, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 13, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 15, 2022
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EP1811959