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Aqueous Composition For Enteric Hard Capsules, Production Method For Enteric Hard Capsules And Enteric Hard Capsules

Patent No. EP2476439 (titled "Aqueous Composition For Enteric Hard Capsules, Production Method For Enteric Hard Capsules And Enteric Hard Capsules") was filed by Lotte Fine Chemical on Oct 13, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 25, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CAPSUGEL BELGIUM	Mar 27, 2017	VANHALST

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Aug 29, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 23, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 19, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Description
Aug 14, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 31, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 31, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
May 8, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 8, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 17, 2019
Refund of fees
Apr 16, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 12, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 12, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 4, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 18, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 18, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 18, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 18, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Nov 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 21, 2018
General authorisation
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2017
Claims
Oct 12, 2017
Claims
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 2, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 30, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 16, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 16, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 16, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 16, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 9, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 20, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 23, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 23, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 23, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 23, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 23, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 23, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 23, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 8, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 8, 2015
Claims
Jul 8, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2015
Claims
Jul 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 24, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2015
Examination started
May 23, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 23, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 23, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 23, 2014
Amendments received before examination
May 22, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 22, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 22, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 12, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 24, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 24, 2013
European search opinion
Oct 24, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Oct 14, 2013
Search started
Jun 4, 2013
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
May 22, 2013
General enquiry
Jun 20, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 29, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 21, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
May 10, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 9, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 26, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 26, 2012
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 29, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Feb 14, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2012
Abstract
Feb 14, 2012
Claims
Feb 14, 2012
Description
Feb 14, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 20, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 17, 2011
Copy of the translated international search report
Mar 17, 2011
Published international application - A1

EP2476439

LOTTE FINE CHEMICAL

Application Number: EP09849269A
Filing Date: Oct 13, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 23, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 25, 2019
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