Vaccines Including Antigen From Four Strains Of Influenza Virus

Patent No. EP2121011 (titled "Vaccines Including Antigen From Four Strains Of Influenza Virus") was filed by Novartis on Dec 5, 2007. The application was issued on May 21, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA	Feb 20, 2015	GOODALL

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Date
Description

Sep 6, 2017
Refund of fees
Aug 29, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 29, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 2, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 2, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 1, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 6, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 20, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 20, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 6, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jun 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 23, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 23, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 23, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 23, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 23, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 1, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 13, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 12, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 6, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 27, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 4, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 21, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 25, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 9, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 9, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 28, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 28, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 28, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to a communication
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to a communication
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to a communication
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to a communication
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2013
Claims
Oct 28, 2013
Claims
Oct 28, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 28, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 23, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 15, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 15, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 7, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 7, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 7, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 7, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 7, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 7, 2013
Observations by third parties
Sep 26, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2013
Annex
Sep 25, 2013
Claims
Sep 25, 2013
Claims
Sep 25, 2013
Claims
Sep 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 25, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 25, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 26, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 25, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 27, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 24, 2013
Annex
May 24, 2013
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 10, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2013
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 28, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 28, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 7, 2012
Claims
May 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 7, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 30, 2012
Claims
Apr 30, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 30, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 30, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2011
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 30, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Nov 10, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 28, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 3, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 21, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 17, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 12, 2009
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jul 30, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 23, 2009
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Jul 6, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 6, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 6, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 6, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 17, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 17, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 16, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 15, 2009
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 15, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Apr 15, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Apr 15, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 15, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 15, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 15, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 15, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 15, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 15, 2009
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 1, 2009
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 1, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Mar 31, 2009
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 31, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Mar 30, 2009
Despatch of copy of consultation
Mar 30, 2009
Result of consultation
Mar 18, 2009
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 18, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Mar 18, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Mar 18, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 18, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 18, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 18, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 18, 2009
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 9, 2009
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 6, 2009
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 6, 2009
Written opinion
Feb 6, 2009
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 6, 2009
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Nov 13, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Nov 13, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Oct 22, 2008
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 22, 2008
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 8, 2008
PCT demand form
Oct 8, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 8, 2008
Reply to International Search Opinion
Oct 6, 2008
Annex
Oct 6, 2008
PCT demand form
Oct 6, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 6, 2008
Reply to International Search Opinion
Sep 9, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the applicant/patent proprietor
Jul 21, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 12, 2008
Published international application - A2
Apr 7, 2008
Abstract
Apr 7, 2008
Claims
Apr 7, 2008
Description
Apr 7, 2008
Drawings
Apr 7, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2121011

NOVARTIS

Application Number: EP07866632A
Filing Date: Dec 5, 2007
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: May 21, 2014
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Vaccines Including Antigen From Four Strains Of Influenza Virus

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