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Method For Preventing The Crystallisation Of Pharmaceuticals In A Polymer Film

Patent No. EP2498762 (titled "Method For Preventing The Crystallisation Of Pharmaceuticals In A Polymer Film") was filed by LTS Lohmann Therapie Systeme on Oct 26, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 7, 2016.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AMW	Jun 7, 2017	BECKORD & NIEDLICH
GEORG KALHAMMER/STEPHAN TEIPEL	Jun 7, 2017	-
ALFRED E TIEFENBACHER	Jun 2, 2017	FITZNER

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

Feb 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 10, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 7, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 7, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 3, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 19, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 19, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 17, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 15, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 9, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 9, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 2, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 2, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Refund of fees
Jun 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2021
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
May 27, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
May 25, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 19, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 18, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 18, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 18, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 18, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 17, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 7, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 7, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 7, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 7, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 3, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 11, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 1, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 22, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 20, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2019
Claims
Sep 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Aug 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 7, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 2, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 12, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 12, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 19, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 3, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2018
Claims
Sep 3, 2018
Description
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 11, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 4, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 17, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 17, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 17, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Request for documents
Jun 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2017
Authorisation
Jun 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 2, 2017
Authorisation
Jun 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 11, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 24, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 8, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 26, 2016
Claims
Feb 26, 2016
Description
Feb 26, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 19, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 6, 2016
Claims
Feb 6, 2016
Claims
Feb 6, 2016
Claims
Feb 6, 2016
Claims
Feb 6, 2016
Claims
Feb 6, 2016
Claims
Feb 6, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2016
Claims
Feb 3, 2016
Claims
Feb 3, 2016
Claims
Feb 3, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2015
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 26, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2014
Claims
Mar 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 16, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 9, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 3, 2013
Examination started
Apr 18, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 9, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2013
Observations by third parties
Jan 7, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 7, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Aug 22, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 5, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 24, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 24, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 9, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
May 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 23, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 8, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Feb 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Feb 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 8, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 8, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 26, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/429
Jan 19, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 18, 2012
Despatch of copy of consultation
Jan 18, 2012
Free text
Jan 18, 2012
Result of consultation
Dec 13, 2011
General authorisation
Dec 13, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Dec 8, 2011
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Dec 6, 2011
Invitation to correct defects in demand
Nov 11, 2011
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 24, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 26, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 16, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 12, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 7, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 7, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 7, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Jun 9, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 25, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
May 19, 2011
Published international application - A2
May 6, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 6, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 6, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 14, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 14, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 23, 2011
PCT demand form
Oct 26, 2010
Abstract
Oct 26, 2010
Claims
Oct 26, 2010
Description
Oct 26, 2010
Submission concerning representation

EP2498762

LTS LOHMANN THERAPIE SYSTEME

Application Number: EP10773582A
Filing Date: Oct 26, 2010
Status: Revoked; Feb 16, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 7, 2016
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