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Immobilisation Of Chelating Groups For Immobilised Metal Ion Chromatography (Imac)

Patent No. EP2183049 (titled "Immobilisation Of Chelating Groups For Immobilised Metal Ion Chromatography (Imac)") was filed by MAX Planck Gesellschaft ZUR Frderung DER Wissenschaften EV on Aug 6, 2008. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GE HEALTHCARE BIO SCIENCES	Jun 16, 2015	BRYAN

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Mar 8, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 2, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 8, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 12, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 7, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 7, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 7, 2018
Refund of fees
Sep 7, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 10, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 10, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 4, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 3, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 3, 2018
Means of redress
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 3, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
May 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 11, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 5, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 26, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 26, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 26, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 31, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Claims
Jan 26, 2017
Claims
Jan 26, 2017
Claims
Jan 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 31, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 31, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 26, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 25, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 11, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 17, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 21, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 8, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 10, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 10, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 10, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 10, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 11, 2013
Claims
Mar 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 22, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 22, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 17, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 4, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 4, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 4, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Feb 17, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 17, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 16, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 12, 2009
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 12, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Nov 12, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Nov 12, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 12, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 12, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 12, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 12, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 12, 2009
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 17, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 13, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 24, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 24, 2009
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 12, 2009
PCT demand form
Jun 12, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 12, 2009
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 7, 2009
Copy of the international search report
May 7, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 3, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 12, 2009
Published international application - A2
Aug 6, 2008
Abstract
Aug 6, 2008
Annex
Aug 6, 2008
Claims
Aug 6, 2008
Description
Aug 6, 2008
Drawings
Aug 6, 2008
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Aug 6, 2008
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Aug 6, 2008
Sequence listing
Aug 6, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2183049

MAX PLANCK GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FRDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV

Application Number: EP08785398A
Filing Date: Aug 6, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 8, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
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