Crystallization Inhibitor And Its Use In Gelatin Capsules

Patent No. EP1885342 (titled "Crystallization Inhibitor And Its Use In Gelatin Capsules") was filed by Ivax Pharmaceuticals SRO on Mar 16, 2006. The application was issued on Jun 22, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CAPSUGEL BELGIUM	Jun 21, 2016	DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS

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Date
Description

May 20, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 29, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 29, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 16, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 16, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Feb 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 14, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 14, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 12, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 11, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 11, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 8, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 14, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 22, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 17, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 21, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 12, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 11, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2019
Claims
Jan 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jan 7, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 27, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 12, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2018
Notice of appeal
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 20, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 4, 2016
Request for documents
Jul 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 8, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 11, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 29, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 31, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 31, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 31, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2015
Claims
May 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2012
Claims
Mar 16, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 8, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 12, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 6, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 6, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 9, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 14, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2010
Claims
Jun 14, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2010
Request for further processing
Apr 15, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Mar 10, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 13, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 22, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2009
Annex to the communication
Aug 25, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 5, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 22, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 16, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 5, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 28, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 19, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 18, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 18, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 18, 2007
Amendments received before examination
Sep 18, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 1, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 16, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 28, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Sep 28, 2006
Published international application - A1
Aug 15, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 15, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 15, 2006
Notification relating to priority claim
Aug 1, 2006
Notification relating to priority claim
Jul 26, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Jul 26, 2006
Urgent incoming letter
Jul 18, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 18, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 19, 2006
Submission concerning representation
May 10, 2006
Abstract
May 10, 2006
Claims
May 10, 2006
Description

EP1885342

IVAX PHARMACEUTICALS SRO

Application Number: EP06738862A
Filing Date: Mar 16, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 21, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 22, 2016
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