IP Verse

An Amorphous And A Crystalline Form Of Genz 112638 Hemitartrate As Inhibitor Of Glucosylceramide Synthase

Patent No. EP2504332 (titled "An Amorphous And A Crystalline Form Of Genz 112638 Hemitartrate As Inhibitor Of Glucosylceramide Synthase") was filed by Genzyme on Nov 24, 2010. The application was issued on Mar 17, 2021.

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Statuses, jurisdictions and citation links are shared on request.

Patent Oppositions

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SANDOZ	Feb 27, 2015	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

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 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 12, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 9, 2021
French translation of claims
Feb 9, 2021
German translation of the claims
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 21, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 10, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 10, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 5, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 3, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 3, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 3, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 14, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 14, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 9, 2020
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Sep 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 2, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 21, 2020
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Apr 20, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 008
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2019
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Nov 25, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 25, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 20, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 15, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 7, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 29, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 006
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 13, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 20, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 13, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 13, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 13, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 13, 2017
Claims
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Reply to appeal
Sep 13, 2017
Reply to appeal
May 8, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2017
Citation in appeal procedure - 001
Apr 24, 2017
Citation in appeal procedure - 002
Apr 24, 2017
Citation in appeal procedure - 003
Apr 24, 2017
Citation in appeal procedure - 004
Apr 24, 2017
Citation in appeal procedure - 005
Apr 24, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 24, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 1, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 1, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 23, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Feb 22, 2017
Notice of appeal
Feb 22, 2017
Notice of appeal
Feb 22, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 22, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 22, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jan 20, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 12, 2016
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 12, 2016
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2016
Means of redress
Dec 12, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 12, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 7, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 7, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 31, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 31, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 31, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 31, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 31, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 31, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 25, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 25, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 15, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 5, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 9, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 16, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 16, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 18, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 18, 2013
Text intended for grant
Nov 12, 2013
Description
Nov 12, 2013
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2013
Description
Nov 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 11, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 9, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 22, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 11, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 1, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 1, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Feb 1, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 1, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 1, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 1, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 1, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 1, 2013
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 30, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 30, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jan 30, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 9, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 28, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Sep 5, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 25, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Jun 26, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 18, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 12, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 10, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 21, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 11, 2011
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Jun 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 3, 2011
Published international application - A1
Mar 16, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 16, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 16, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 9, 2010
Abstract
Dec 9, 2010
Claims
Dec 9, 2010
Description
Dec 9, 2010
Drawings

EP2504332

GENZYME

Application Number: EP10785289A
Filing Date: Nov 24, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 12, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 17, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents