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Vehicle In The Form Of A Water-In-Oil Emulsion In Particular For Ophthalmic Or Dermocosmetic Use

Patent No. EP2162116 (titled "Vehicle In The Form Of A Water-In-Oil Emulsion In Particular For Ophthalmic Or Dermocosmetic Use") was filed by Galderma Research & SNC on May 23, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 14, 2019.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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
HENKEL	Feb 5, 2016	-
BEIERSDORF	Jan 30, 2016	-

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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Jul 18, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 12, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 5, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 5, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 29, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 29, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 29, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 12, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 8, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 26, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 26, 2018
Means of redress
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 30, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 30, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 30, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Description
Jun 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 26, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Mar 19, 2018
Description
Mar 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 22, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2015
English translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 26, 2015
German translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 1, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 1, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 1, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 1, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 28, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 28, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 19, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2013
Claims
May 21, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 13, 2013
Claims
May 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 19, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 21, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 27, 2012
Annex to the communication
Sep 27, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 29, 2010
Claims
Dec 29, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2010
Claims
Dec 23, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2010
Annex to the communication
Sep 29, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 15, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 16, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 12, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 12, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Oct 9, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 26, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Mar 26, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Mar 26, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Jan 30, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 30, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 30, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 30, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 4, 2008
Published international application - A2

EP2162116

GALDERMA RESEARCH & SNC

Application Number: EP08805843A
Filing Date: May 23, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 12, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2019
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