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Dry Powder Inhaler Formulations Comprising Surface-Modified Particles With Anti-Adherent Additives

Patent No. EP2311434 (titled "Dry Powder Inhaler Formulations Comprising Surface-Modified Particles With Anti-Adherent Additives") was filed by Vectura on Nov 23, 2005. The application was issued on Jul 8, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TEVA UK LIMITED	Apr 8, 2016	GILLARD

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

May 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 25, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 5, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 11, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 27, 2015
French translation of claims
May 27, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 5, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2014
Claims
Nov 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 18, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 18, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 18, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 18, 2014
Text intended for grant
Aug 5, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2014
Claims
Aug 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
May 22, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 22, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 22, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 22, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 6, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 25, 2014
Claims
Apr 25, 2014
Description
Apr 25, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 17, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 17, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 17, 2013
Text intended for grant
Oct 20, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 20, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 20, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 23, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 9, 2011
Refund of fees
Jan 28, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 28, 2011
European search opinion
Jan 28, 2011
European search report
Dec 2, 2010
Request for correction of obvious mistakes allowed
Nov 9, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2010
Annex
Nov 9, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2010
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Oct 18, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no processing as European divisional application)
Sep 23, 2010
Abstract
Sep 23, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 23, 2010
Claims
Sep 23, 2010
Description
Sep 23, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 23, 2010
Drawings
Sep 23, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 22, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2311434

VECTURA

Application Number: EP10179073A
Filing Date: Nov 23, 2005
Status: Revoked; Apr 27, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 8, 2015
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