Phage Derived Antimicrobial Activities

Patent No. EP2037946 (titled "Phage Derived Antimicrobial Activities") was filed by Bactoclear on May 4, 2007. The application was issued on Nov 1, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WACHTERSHAUSER & HARTZ PATENTANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB BLODIG	Nov 25, 2015	-

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.

Date
Description

Oct 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 29, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 22, 2023
French translation of claims
Sep 22, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 14, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 9, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 27, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 27, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 21, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 19, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 3, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 13, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 13, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 13, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 13, 2020
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Aug 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 10, 2020
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jun 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Apr 21, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 21, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 18, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 18, 2019
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jul 15, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 13, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 15, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 6, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Aug 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 24, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 24, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 12, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 25, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 29, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 13, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 5, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 5, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 8, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 8, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 8, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2014
Claims
Jul 3, 2014
Description
Jul 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 20, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
May 20, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2014
Claims
Jan 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 18, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2013
Claims
Sep 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Mar 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Mar 22, 2013
Claims
Mar 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 14, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 7, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2012
Claims
Mar 7, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2011
Annex to the communication
Oct 31, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Mar 18, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 25, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 25, 2010
European search opinion
Aug 25, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Feb 25, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 15, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 28, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Nov 26, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 12, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 12, 2008
Non-scannable object
Nov 12, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 12, 2008
Sequence listing
Sep 19, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 23, 2008
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Jul 17, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jul 17, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jul 17, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jul 17, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Dec 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 15, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP2037946

BACTOCLEAR

Application Number: EP07794592A
Filing Date: May 4, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 29, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2023
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