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Spraying Device And Use Of Same

Patent No. EP1878507 (titled "Spraying Device And Use Of Same") was filed by Alba LE Trport on Jul 4, 2007. The application was issued on Aug 30, 2023.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MEDSPRAY	Jun 5, 2018	JILDERDA
APTAR FRANCE	Jun 4, 2018	CAPRI

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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Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jul 20, 2023
Annex
Jul 20, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 20, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 20, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jul 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
May 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
May 3, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 26, 2023
Refund of fees
Apr 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 24, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Apr 24, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 24, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 24, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 26, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 26, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 14, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 14, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 14, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 11, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 26, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 26, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 26, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 26, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 21, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 13, 2021
Document concerning representation
Sep 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Sep 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Sep 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2020
Reply to appeal
May 12, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 4, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 12, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 12, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 12, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jan 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 2, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 2, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 2, 2020
Means of redress
Jan 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 2, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2019
Claims
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2019
Submission concerning representation
May 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Claims
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 2, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 12, 2018
Request for documents
Jun 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 10, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jun 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 6, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Letter concerning the grant and printing fee
Apr 18, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Oct 28, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 28, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 28, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 28, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 28, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 26, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 23, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 20, 2016
Observations by third parties
Sep 20, 2016
Observations by third parties
Aug 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2016
English translation of the claims
Aug 29, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 29, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 29, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 27, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 21, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 12, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 12, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 12, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 12, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jan 11, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 27, 2015
Description
May 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 27, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Nov 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2014
Examination started
Dec 12, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 21, 2013
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 21, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 18, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 14, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 1, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2011
Claims
Mar 1, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2011
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Dec 21, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2010
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Aug 24, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 28, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 8, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 3, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 3, 2010
European search opinion
Feb 3, 2010
European search report
Nov 19, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 19, 2009
Partial European search report
Dec 19, 2007
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 23, 2007
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 23, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Jul 23, 2007
Priority document
Jul 23, 2007
Priority document
Jul 4, 2007
Abstract
Jul 4, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 4, 2007
Claims
Jul 4, 2007
Description
Jul 4, 2007
Designation of inventor
Jul 4, 2007
Designation of inventor
Jul 4, 2007
Designation of inventor
Jul 4, 2007
Drawings
Jul 4, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1878507

ALBA LE TRPORT

Application Number: EP07111772A
Filing Date: Jul 4, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2023
External Links: Slate, EP1878507B2, Google Patents

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Dossier Documents

EP1878507