Pathways To Generate Hair Cells

Patent No. EP2381936 (titled "Pathways To Generate Hair Cells") was filed by Massachusetts EYE & EAR Infirmary on Nov 24, 2009. The application was issued on Feb 12, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JAMES POOLE	Jan 2, 2018	GOODFELLOW

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.

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Jan 16, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 10, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Description
Dec 20, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 20, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 20, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 13, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 29, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 29, 2019
Means of redress
May 29, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2019
Description
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Claims
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 30, 2018
Claims
Jul 30, 2018
Claims
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Authorisation
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 16, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 19, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 24, 2017
French translation of claims
Feb 24, 2017
German translation of the claims
Feb 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 25, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 25, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 25, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 25, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Claims
Apr 21, 2016
Description
Apr 21, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 11, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2014
Claims
Oct 16, 2014
Claims
Oct 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 16, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 16, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 1, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Oct 1, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 1, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 26, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 26, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2014
Examination started
Feb 28, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 4, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Sep 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 23, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 23, 2013
Annex
Sep 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 23, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 23, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 19, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jul 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2013
Maintenance of the application
Jan 2, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 7, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 7, 2012
European search opinion
Dec 7, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Oct 6, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 6, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 23, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 23, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jun 23, 2011
Converted Sequence Listing
Jun 23, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Jun 23, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 23, 2011
Sequence listing
Jun 23, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jun 9, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 1, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 27, 2010
Published international application - A2

EP2381936

MASSACHUSETTS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY

Application Number: EP09828380A
Filing Date: Nov 24, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 10, 2020
Publication Date: Feb 12, 2020
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