Serum-Free Mammalian Cell Culture Medium, And Uses Thereof

Patent No. EP2243827 (titled "Serum-Free Mammalian Cell Culture Medium, And Uses Thereof") was filed by Life on Sep 2, 1997. The application was issued on Nov 22, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WUESTHOFF & WUESTHOFF PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	Oct 28, 2015	WICHMANN

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.

Date
Description

Oct 26, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 26, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 20, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 10, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 10, 2017
German translation of the claims
Aug 18, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 18, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 18, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 8, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 26, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 26, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 26, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 25, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 25, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 25, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 25, 2017
Means of redress
Apr 25, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 25, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 18, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 22, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 22, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 23, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 8, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 17, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 17, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 7, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 7, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 7, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 7, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 7, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 30, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 22, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 14, 2014
Claims
Oct 14, 2014
Description
Oct 14, 2014
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 7, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 23, 2014
Claims
Sep 23, 2014
Description
Sep 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 10, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 10, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 17, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 17, 2014
Claims
Jun 17, 2014
Description
Jun 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 7, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 7, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2013
Annex
Oct 25, 2013
Annex
Oct 25, 2013
Claims
Oct 25, 2013
Description
Oct 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 23, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 15, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Nov 8, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 2, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 2, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 20, 2010
Refund of fees
Sep 29, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 24, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 24, 2010
European search opinion
Sep 24, 2010
European search report
Jul 21, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2010
Claims
Jul 21, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Jun 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 7, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 2, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 26, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
May 20, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 12, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 7, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
May 4, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 19, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Apr 15, 2010
Note on telephone consultation
Apr 8, 2010
Refund of fees
Mar 25, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 1, 2010
Abstract
Mar 1, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 1, 2010
Description
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 1, 2010
Document related to search matters
Mar 1, 2010
Drawings
Mar 1, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Oct 6, 2004
Priority document
Mar 17, 1999
Priority document
Dec 22, 1998
Priority document

EP2243827

LIFE

Application Number: EP10155048A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 1997
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 20, 2017
Publication Date: Nov 22, 2017
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