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Indolidone Derivatives For The Treatment Or Prevention Of Fibrotic Diseases

Patent No. EP1830843 (titled "Indolidone Derivatives For The Treatment Or Prevention Of Fibrotic Diseases") was filed by Boehringer Ingelheim on Dec 21, 2005. The application was issued on Nov 7, 2012.

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Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_CFI_858/2025	Sep 12, 2025	Boehringer Ingelheim	Infringement
UPC_COA_446/2025	May 23, 2025	Boehringer Ingelheim	Appeal
UPC_CFI_41/2025	Jan 22, 2025	Boehringer Ingelheim	Provisional Measures

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SANDOZ	Aug 7, 2013	BEST

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May 22, 2015
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 22, 2015
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 19, 2015
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 6, 2015
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2015
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2015
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2015
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 4, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 4, 2015
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 4, 2015
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 4, 2015
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 4, 2015
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 4, 2015
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 4, 2015
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 4, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 4, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2014
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 20, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2014
Claims
Nov 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Claims
Nov 14, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 14, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 10, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2014
Communication of amended entries
Jun 6, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 4, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 4, 2014
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 4, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 19, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 13, 2014
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 4, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2014
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 27, 2014
Authorisation
Feb 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2014
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 23, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 13, 2014
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 4, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 26, 2013
Authorisation
Sep 26, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 13, 2013
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 13, 2013
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 27, 2013
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 7, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2013
Non-scannable object
Aug 7, 2013
Non-scannable object
Aug 7, 2013
Notice of opposition
Aug 7, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 7, 2012
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 11, 2012
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2012
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 24, 2012
French translation of claims
Sep 24, 2012
German translation of the claims
Sep 24, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 28, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 14, 2012
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 14, 2012
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2012
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 14, 2012
Text intended for grant
May 4, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 20, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Jun 20, 2011
Claims
Jun 20, 2011
Drawings
Jun 20, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 10, 2010
Claims
Apr 10, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2010
Claims
Apr 8, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2010
Request for further processing
Jan 29, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 29, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 23, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 20, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 14, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jun 15, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2008
Claims
Oct 28, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 1, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2008
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 1, 2007
Authorisation
Oct 1, 2007
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 24, 2007
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 24, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 16, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 9, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 11, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 22, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 22, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
May 16, 2007
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Apr 26, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 26, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Apr 24, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 24, 2007
General authorisation
Apr 24, 2007
General authorisation
Apr 24, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 14, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 21, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 30, 2006
Published international application - A2
Jan 20, 2006
Abstract
Jan 20, 2006
Claims
Jan 20, 2006
Description
Jan 20, 2006
Drawings
Dec 21, 2005
Abstract
Dec 21, 2005
Annex
Dec 21, 2005
Annex
Dec 21, 2005
Annex
Dec 21, 2005
Claims
Dec 21, 2005
Description
Dec 21, 2005
Drawings
Dec 21, 2005
General authorisation

EP1830843

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Application Number: EP05823930A
Filing Date: Dec 21, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected
Publication Date: Nov 7, 2012
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