Tumor Therapy With An Anti-Vegf Antibody

Patent No. EP2441472 (titled "Tumor Therapy With An Anti-Vegf Antibody") was filed by F Hoffmann LA Roche on Aug 17, 2007. The application was issued on Jun 10, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MERCK SERONO	Mar 9, 2016	GRUNECKER PATENT
GEDEON RICHTER PHARMA	Mar 8, 2016	NEUEFEIND

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

Apr 10, 2019
Refund of fees
Apr 9, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 4, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 21, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 30, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 30, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 20, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 22, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 22, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 15, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 12, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Mar 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 5, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 5, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 5, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 30, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 24, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 24, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 14, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 14, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 14, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Refund of fees
Jun 10, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 15, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 11, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 24, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2015
Request for further processing
Mar 6, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Sep 17, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 17, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 17, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 17, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 17, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 4, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 25, 2014
Claims
Mar 25, 2014
Description
Mar 25, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2014
Request for further processing
Feb 28, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Dec 16, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Dec 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 2, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 27, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Aug 28, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 26, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 18, 2013
Request for further processing
Nov 26, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Apr 23, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 4, 2012
Refund of fees
Mar 21, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 15, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 15, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 15, 2012
European search report
Jan 24, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 15, 2011
Abstract
Dec 15, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 15, 2011
Claims
Dec 15, 2011
Description
Dec 15, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 15, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 15, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 15, 2011
Drawings
Dec 15, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Dec 15, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 18, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2441472

F HOFFMANN LA ROCHE

Application Number: EP11193793A
Filing Date: Aug 17, 2007
Status: Revoked; Apr 5, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 10, 2015
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Tumor Therapy With An Anti-Vegf Antibody

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EP2441472