Controlled Release Formulations Of Levodopa And Uses Thereof

Patent No. EP2234963 (titled "Controlled Release Formulations Of Levodopa And Uses Thereof") was filed by Impax Laboratories on Dec 26, 2008. The application was issued on Apr 8, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LUIGI	Jan 7, 2021	TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS	Jan 7, 2021	D YOUNG

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Decision of the Board of Appeal
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F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Amended claims with annotations
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 31
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F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Oral proceedings: change of venue
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 1, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Reply to appeal
Aug 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 2, 2023
Reply to appeal
Apr 4, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Mar 29, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 24, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 8, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 8, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 8, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2023
Notice of appeal
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 1, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 1, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 1, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 1, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 1, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Jan 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Request for a change of address - opponent
Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 29, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 29, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 25, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 7, 2021
Priority document
Apr 21, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 12, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 21, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 21, 2020
German translation of the claims
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 17, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 16, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 16, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 16, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 16, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 21, 2019
Description
Feb 21, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 22, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 22, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2018
Claims
Jun 14, 2018
Claims
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 7, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 7, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2017
Claims
Jul 31, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 7, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 1, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2016
Annex
Sep 9, 2016
Claims
Sep 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 4, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2016
Examination started
Nov 16, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 18, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2014
Refund of fees
Aug 9, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 9, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 9, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 20, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 20, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jan 13, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 27, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 27, 2011
European search opinion
Dec 27, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Jul 22, 2011
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Feb 9, 2011
Refund of fees
Feb 9, 2011
Refund of fees
Sep 8, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 12, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Aug 4, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 16, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 13, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 18, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 3, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 9, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jul 9, 2009
Published international application - A1

EP2234963

IMPAX LABORATORIES

Application Number: EP08866933A
Filing Date: Dec 26, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jan 24, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 8, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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