Granules For Pharmaceutical Preparations, Methods And Apparatus For Their Production

Patent No. EP2512453 (titled "Granules For Pharmaceutical Preparations, Methods And Apparatus For Their Production") was filed by Ferring on Dec 15, 2010. The application was issued on Mar 12, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TILLOTTS PHARMA AG	Aug 9, 2017	KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB
COOKE	Aug 8, 2017	ELKINGTON AND FIFE
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS	Aug 8, 2017	HARRISON GODDARD FOOTE

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 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 22, 2024
French translation of claims
Aug 22, 2024
German translation of the claims
Aug 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 5, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 5, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 5, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 5, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 29, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 20, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 20, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Means of redress
Dec 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 2, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 2, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 2, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Sep 8, 2022
Description
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 19, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 19, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 19, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 1, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 21, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 14, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 14, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 21, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 17, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 17, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 17, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 28, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 28, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 28, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
May 14, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 5, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 9, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 26, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Confirmation of the receipt of third party observations
Feb 20, 2020
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Feb 20, 2020
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Feb 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2020
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Jan 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 2, 2020
Claims
Jan 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2020
Reply to appeal
Aug 14, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 7, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 10, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 2, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 28, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 28, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Mar 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2018
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jun 20, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Claims
Jan 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 17, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 17, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 13, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 26, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 26, 2016
German translation of the claims
Sep 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 18, 2016
Examination started
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 30, 2013
Refund of fees
Jan 17, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 17, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 26, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 13, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 6, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 2, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 25, 2012
Note on telephone consultation
Jul 17, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 12, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 27, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 27, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 7, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 7, 2012
International preliminary examination report
May 7, 2012
International preliminary examination report
May 7, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 7, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 7, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 7, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 7, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 7, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 27, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 30, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 30, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 30, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 1, 2012
Written opinion
Feb 1, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 1, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Dec 12, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 28, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 28, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 18, 2011
PCT demand form
Oct 18, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 18, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 11, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Aug 11, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Jul 11, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 23, 2011
Published international application - A2
Jun 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 28, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 28, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2010
Abstract
Dec 15, 2010
Claims
Dec 15, 2010
Description
Dec 15, 2010
Drawings
Dec 15, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2512453

FERRING

Application Number: EP10793226A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 7, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 12, 2025
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Granules For Pharmaceutical Preparations, Methods And Apparatus For Their Production

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Dossier Documents

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