Method Of Increasing Bone Toughness And Stiffness And Reducing Fractures

Patent No. EP2266598 (titled "Method Of Increasing Bone Toughness And Stiffness And Reducing Fractures") was filed by ELI Lilly on Aug 19, 1999. The application was issued on Feb 22, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEDEON RICHTER RICHTER HELM BIOLOGICS	Nov 21, 2017	HAMM&WITTKOPP PATENTANWÄLTE PARTMBB
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD	Nov 16, 2017	D YOUNG
STADA ARZNEIMITTEL	Jul 14, 2017	HAMM&WITTKOPP PATENTANWÄLTE PARTMBB

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Description

Feb 12, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 7, 2019
Refund of fees
Aug 2, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 22, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 14, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 8, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2019
Notice of appeal
May 7, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 11, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 11, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 11, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 11, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 11, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 24, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 27, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 16, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 26, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 3, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 3, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 2, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent according to Board of Appeal decision (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 2, 2017
Text intended for grant
Dec 19, 2016
Processing of grant of a patent after appeal (internal)
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 17, 2016
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 17, 2016
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 17, 2016
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Jul 27, 2016
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2016
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 24, 2016
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 24, 2016
Claims
Jun 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 24, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2016
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 26, 2016
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 22, 2016
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 22, 2016
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 20, 2016
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2016
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2014
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 4, 2014
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 16, 2014
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Apr 9, 2014
Observations by third parties
Feb 18, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 26, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Mar 19, 2013
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Dec 20, 2012
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 7, 2012
Processing of an appeal
Dec 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2012
Claims
Dec 3, 2012
Claims
Dec 3, 2012
Claims
Dec 3, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012
Claims
Dec 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2012
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2012
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2012
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2012
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2012
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2012
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 3, 2012
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2012
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2012
Notice of appeal
Jul 26, 2012
Notice of appeal
Jul 25, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 25, 2012
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Jul 25, 2012
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Jul 25, 2012
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Jul 25, 2012
Means of redress
Mar 1, 2012
Claims
Mar 1, 2012
Claims
Mar 1, 2012
Claims
Mar 1, 2012
Claims
Mar 1, 2012
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Mar 1, 2012
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Mar 1, 2012
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Mar 1, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Claims
Feb 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 28, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 27, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2011
Annex to the communication
Oct 17, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2011
Annex
Jun 29, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Jun 27, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 27, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Feb 15, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 7, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 4, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 3, 2011
Refund of fees
Dec 1, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 24, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 24, 2010
European search opinion
Nov 24, 2010
European search report
Oct 19, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Sep 27, 2010
Abstract
Sep 27, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 27, 2010
Claims
Sep 27, 2010
Description
Sep 27, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 27, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 27, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 27, 2010
Document related to search matters
Sep 27, 2010
Drawings
Sep 27, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 8, 2000
Priority document
Mar 8, 2000
Priority document

EP2266598

ELI LILLY

Application Number: EP10180447A
Filing Date: Aug 19, 1999
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 14, 2020
Publication Date: Feb 22, 2017
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Method Of Increasing Bone Toughness And Stiffness And Reducing Fractures

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EP2266598