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Remedy For Graft-Versus-Host Disease Comprising Interleukin-6 Receptor Inhibitor As The Active Ingredient

Patent No. EP2196220 (titled "Remedy For Graft-Versus-Host Disease Comprising Interleukin-6 Receptor Inhibitor As The Active Ingredient") was filed by Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha on Oct 1, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 3, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ABLYNX	Sep 3, 2015	VLASSAK

Dossier Documents

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Description

Apr 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 11, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
General authorisation
Sep 22, 2017
General authorisation
Sep 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 22, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 3, 2015
Authorisation
Sep 3, 2015
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 20, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 20, 2015
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2015
Request for correction of the publication
Jan 19, 2015
Request for correction of the publication
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 3, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 6, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 23, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jul 1, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 1, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 1, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 1, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 26, 2013
Examination started
Jun 11, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 11, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 11, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Dec 12, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 23, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 23, 2011
European search opinion
Nov 23, 2011
Supplementary European search report
May 21, 2010
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 19, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 12, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Apr 22, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 31, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2010
Abstract
Mar 31, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 31, 2010
Claims
Mar 31, 2010
Description
Mar 31, 2010
Drawings
Mar 31, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 12, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 28, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 9, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Apr 9, 2009
Copy of the translated international search report
Apr 9, 2009
International publication pamphlet

EP2196220

CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application Number: EP08836642A
Filing Date: Oct 1, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 13, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 3, 2014
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