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Low Hygroscopic Aripiprazole (Crystal G) Drug Substance And Processes For The Preparation Thereof

Patent No. EP1925308 (titled "Low Hygroscopic Aripiprazole (Crystal G) Drug Substance And Processes For The Preparation Thereof") was filed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical on Sep 25, 2002. The application was issued on Aug 31, 2016.

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Patent Oppositions (4)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BÜLLE DR., JAN	May 31, 2017	-
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD	May 31, 2017	HAMM&WITTKOPP PATENTANWÄLTE PARTMBB
CHEMO IBERICA	May 29, 2017	ZBM PATENTS APS
PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS POLPHARMA	Apr 10, 2017	GILLARD

Dossier Documents

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Jan 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 5, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 25, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 25, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 25, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 25, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 13, 2017
Request for revocation of patent
Jul 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2016
Annex
Jul 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 5, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 23, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 17, 2016
Observations by third parties
Apr 27, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Apr 22, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2016
Observations by third parties
Mar 30, 2016
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 30, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 29, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 29, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 29, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 29, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2015
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2015
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 25, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 28, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2015
Citation filed by a third party
Aug 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jul 14, 2015
Claims
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 4, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 4, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 22, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
May 8, 2013
Claims
May 8, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 8, 2013
Request for further processing
Mar 15, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Feb 18, 2013
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Feb 11, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 29, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 30, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2009
Claims
Apr 27, 2009
Description
Apr 27, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 27, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 6, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2008
Maintenance of the application
Jun 2, 2008
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 21, 2008
Refund order search fee
May 2, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 25, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 25, 2008
European search opinion
Apr 25, 2008
European search report
Apr 16, 2008
Modified abstract
Feb 19, 2008
Annex
Jan 24, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jan 10, 2008
Abstract
Jan 10, 2008
Claims
Jan 10, 2008
Description
Jan 10, 2008
Designation of inventor
Jan 10, 2008
Document related to search matters
Jan 10, 2008
Drawings
Jan 10, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
May 14, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 14, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 20, 2003
Translation of priority document
Mar 20, 2003
Translation of priority document

EP1925308

OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL

Application Number: EP08000358A
Filing Date: Sep 25, 2002
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016
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