Melatonin Agonist Treatment

Patent No. EP2028937 (titled "Melatonin Agonist Treatment") was filed by Vanda Pharmaceuticals on May 22, 2007. The application was issued on Jun 27, 2018.

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
GENERICS UK	Oct 28, 2015	FRKELLY
SANDOZ	Oct 23, 2015	FACHINI

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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Jun 1, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 1, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 1, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 28, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 15, 2018
French translation of claims
May 15, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2018
Refund of fees
Mar 12, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 12, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 12, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 12, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 5, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 28, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 20, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 23, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 8, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 4, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2017
Notice of appeal
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 22, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 22, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 22, 2017
Means of redress
Sep 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 22, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 30, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 8, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 17, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 28, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 13, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 26, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2016
General authorisation
Apr 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 29, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 28, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 19, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 19, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 17, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 17, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 17, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 23, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 23, 2014
Claims
Jun 23, 2014
Description
Jun 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2013
General enquiry
Nov 2, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2012
Claims
Nov 2, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 2, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 2, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 28, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 3, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 31, 2012
Annex to the communication
May 31, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 13, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 13, 2012
Claims
Mar 13, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 23, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2011
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Jun 9, 2011
Claims
Jun 9, 2011
Description
Jun 9, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2011
Annex to the communication
Feb 16, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 26, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2010
Amendments received before examination
May 21, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 4, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 4, 2010
European search opinion
May 4, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Apr 20, 2010
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Feb 4, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 3, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 3, 2009
Reply by International Bureau
Jan 28, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 21, 2009
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jan 19, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 18, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 18, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 6, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 17, 2008
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 27, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 29, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Nov 29, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP2028937

VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS

Application Number: EP07797634A
Filing Date: May 22, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 25, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 27, 2018
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EP2028937