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Fermentation Processes For Cultivating Streptococci And Purification Processes For Obtaining Cps Therefrom

Patent No. EP2235159 (titled "Fermentation Processes For Cultivating Streptococci And Purification Processes For Obtaining Cps Therefrom") was filed by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA on Dec 19, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 12, 2026.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PFIZER	Oct 21, 2015	PFIZER

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Jul 16, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 16, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 7, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2026
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 7, 2026
French translation of claims
Jul 7, 2026
German translation of the claims
Jul 7, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2026
Communication of bibliographic data
May 13, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 13, 2026
Communication with request to file translations
May 7, 2026
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 27, 2026
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 26, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2026
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 26, 2026
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2026
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 26, 2026
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2026
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2026
Means of redress
Jun 26, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2025
Amended description with annotations
Jun 23, 2025
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 28, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 26, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2024
Document concerning representation
Sep 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2024
Amended description with annotations
May 15, 2024
Description
May 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 19, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Oct 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 30, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2023
Communication of amended entries
May 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2023
Request for a change of address - opponent
Apr 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Description
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Nov 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 29, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 29, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 29, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 29, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 21, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 18, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 18, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 13, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 7, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 7, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 9, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 26, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 21, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 20, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 9, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 17, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Claims
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 4, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 22, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 11, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 11, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 18, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 18, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 18, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 18, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 21, 2017
Authorisation
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 26, 2016
Citation for the examination procedure
May 26, 2016
Citation for the examination procedure
May 26, 2016
General authorisation
May 26, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 26, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 26, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 7, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 10, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 10, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 31, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 31, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 31, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2014
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Jan 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 14, 2014
Invitation to indicate the basis for amendments
Jan 2, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 11, 2013
Claims
Dec 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 1, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 1, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 1, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 1, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 26, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jun 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 11, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Jun 11, 2012
Claims
Jun 11, 2012
Description
Jun 11, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 11, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2011
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 21, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Sep 16, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 16, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 16, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Sep 8, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 6, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 19, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 19, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 19, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 6, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 10, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 3, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Sep 3, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 17, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 17, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 2, 2009
Published international application - A2
Feb 24, 2009
Abstract
Feb 24, 2009
Claims
Feb 24, 2009
Description
Feb 24, 2009
Drawings
Feb 24, 2009
Submission concerning representation

EP2235159

GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA

Application Number: EP08864247A
Filing Date: Dec 19, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 10, 2026
Publication Date: Aug 12, 2026
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