Methods Of Testing For Intracellular Pathogens

Patent No. EP2545172 (titled "Methods Of Testing For Intracellular Pathogens") was filed by Novartis on Mar 7, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 6, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SANOFI PASTEUR	Jul 28, 2015	SARLIN

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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Nov 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 3, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 27, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 27, 2017
German translation of the claims
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 19, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 19, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 12, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 12, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 12, 2017
Refund of fees
Jul 6, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 3, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 3, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 10, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 10, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2017
Notice of appeal
May 3, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Mar 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 21, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 21, 2017
Means of redress
Feb 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 21, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 4, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 4, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 4, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 4, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 2, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 18, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 18, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 16, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 16, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 4, 2013
Description
Dec 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 11, 2013
Examination started
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 17, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 7, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 12, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 18, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 18, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 18, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 17, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 20, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 21, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 21, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Jun 21, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Jun 21, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 21, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 21, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 21, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 21, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 8, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 8, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jun 6, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 6, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 18, 2012
Written opinion
Apr 18, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Apr 18, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Feb 7, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 25, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Dec 22, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 22, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Dec 19, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 19, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 15, 2011
PCT demand form
Dec 14, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 14, 2011
PCT demand form
Oct 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 15, 2011
Published international application - A2
Sep 15, 2011
Sequence listing
Jun 14, 2011
Abstract
Jun 14, 2011
Claims
Jun 14, 2011
Description
Jun 14, 2011
Sequence listing

EP2545172

NOVARTIS

Application Number: EP11725805A
Filing Date: Mar 7, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 3, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 6, 2017
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