Methods For Enhanced Protein Production

Patent No. EP2501822 (titled "Methods For Enhanced Protein Production") was filed by E R Squibb & Sons on Nov 17, 2010. The application was issued on Aug 16, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PFIZER	May 15, 2018	PFIZER
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH	May 14, 2018	MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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Feb 16, 2024
Refund of fees
Jan 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 22, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 22, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 22, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 22, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 27, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Nov 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Oct 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Oct 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 30, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2023
General enquiry
Aug 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jun 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 6, 2023
Request for a change of address - opponent
Dec 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 8, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 7, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 1, 2021
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Oct 1, 2021
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Oct 1, 2021
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Sep 22, 2021
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2021
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Mar 1, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jul 8, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 8, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 8, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 2, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 19, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2020
Notice of appeal
May 5, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 30, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 23, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 8, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 1, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 25, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 25, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 25, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 25, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 25, 2020
Means of redress
Feb 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 25, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 27, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 20, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 19, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 21, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 18, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Claims
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 14, 2018
Non-scannable object
May 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 7, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 7, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 5, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 3, 2017
Description
Apr 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 21, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 21, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 21, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2016
Claims
Jun 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 3, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 25, 2016
Examination started
Dec 12, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 16, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jun 26, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 13, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 21, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 21, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Sep 17, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 29, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 23, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 26, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 5, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
May 11, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
May 11, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 30, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Jun 15, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 6, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 6, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 6, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 26, 2011
Published international application - A2
Feb 14, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 25, 2010
Abstract
Nov 25, 2010
Claims
Nov 25, 2010
Description
Nov 25, 2010
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EP2501822

E R SQUIBB & SONS

Application Number: EP10782133A
Filing Date: Nov 17, 2010
Status: Revoked; Dec 21, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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