Nucleic Acid-Containing Lipid Particles And Related Methods

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Patent No. EP2496700 (titled "Nucleic Acid-Containing Lipid Particles And Related Methods") was filed by The University OF British Columbia on Nov 4, 2010. The application was issued on Mar 1, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MERCK SHARP & DOHME	Dec 1, 2017	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB
WITHERS & ROGERS	Nov 30, 2017	SYNERGY GROUP

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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Jun 24, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 24, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 24, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 18, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 8, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 8, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 8, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 8, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 8, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 8, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jan 28, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Authorisation
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 24, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 26, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
Authorisation
Mar 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 22, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 18, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 10, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 10, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 23, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 23, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 23, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 23, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 23, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 22, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 15, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2016
Claims
Aug 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 11, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
May 11, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 28, 2016
Claims
Apr 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Apr 23, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2015
Claims
Apr 10, 2015
Description
Apr 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2015
Request for further processing
Feb 24, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 13, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2014
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Jun 10, 2014
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Feb 28, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 17, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 6, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Dec 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 20, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 20, 2013
European search opinion
Nov 20, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Aug 16, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 4, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 3, 2012
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
May 31, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2012
Abstract
May 31, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 31, 2012
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 31, 2012
Amendments received before examination
May 31, 2012
Annex
May 31, 2012
Converted Sequence Listing
May 31, 2012
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
May 31, 2012
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
May 31, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
May 31, 2012
Sequence listing
May 31, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 24, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 23, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 17, 2011
Published international application - A1

EP2496700

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Application Number: EP10851175A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2010
Status: Revoked; Jun 21, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2017
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EP2496700