Novel Epoprostenol Formulation And Method Of Making Thereof

Patent No. EP1993557 (titled "Novel Epoprostenol Formulation And Method Of Making Thereof") was filed by Actelion ONE on Feb 2, 2007. The application was issued on Nov 11, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GENERICS UK	Aug 11, 2016	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

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May 25, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 29, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 29, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 8, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 8, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 8, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 22, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 20, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 20, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 9, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 15, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 9, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 9, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 29, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 18, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2018
Claims
Oct 15, 2018
Claims
Oct 15, 2018
Claims
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 2, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 6, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Feb 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 5, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 5, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 5, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 5, 2018
Means of redress
Feb 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 5, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 26, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 1, 2017
Authorisation
Feb 1, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jan 26, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 16, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 15, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 2, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 2, 2015
German translation of the claims
Oct 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 22, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 22, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 22, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jul 31, 2015
Description
Jul 31, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 12, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 12, 2015
Claims
Feb 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 20, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 20, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2014
General enquiry
Oct 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 12, 2014
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Aug 5, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 5, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 26, 2014
Claims
Mar 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 11, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 11, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2013
General enquiry
Oct 7, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2013
General enquiry
May 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2013
Claims
Feb 1, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 1, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2013
Annex to a communication
Jan 18, 2013
Annex to a communication
Jan 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2012
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 5, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 4, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 1, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 1, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 1, 2012
Observations by third parties
Oct 1, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 28, 2012
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 27, 2012
Citation filed by a third party
Sep 27, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 27, 2012
Observations by third parties
Sep 27, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 27, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 25, 2012
Observations by third parties
Sep 20, 2012
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 20, 2012
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 20, 2012
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 20, 2012
Text intended for grant
Jul 10, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 29, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jun 22, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 22, 2012
European search opinion
Jun 22, 2012
Supplementary European search report
May 27, 2009
General authorisation
May 27, 2009
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 26, 2009
General authorisation
May 26, 2009
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 25, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 14, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 14, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2009
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 12, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2009
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 28, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Apr 7, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 7, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 7, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 2, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 2, 2009
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Apr 1, 2009
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 1, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 1, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 27, 2009
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Mar 24, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2009
Request for change of representative
Mar 2, 2009
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 3, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 29, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 27, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Oct 10, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 22, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 15, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 18, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 1, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 1, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Aug 1, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 20, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 17, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jan 17, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jan 17, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 16, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP1993557

ACTELION ONE

Application Number: EP07763188A
Filing Date: Feb 2, 2007
Status: Revoked; May 25, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 11, 2015
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