Novel Method

Patent No. EP2566958 (titled "Novel Method") was filed by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA on Apr 28, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 30, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SEQIRUS UK	Sep 30, 2016	CARPMAELS & RANSFORD

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

Jul 11, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 11, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 6, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 27, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 27, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 27, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 2, 2015
Information about intention to grant a patent
Nov 2, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 2, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 26, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 5, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 29, 2015
Claims
Sep 29, 2015
Description
Sep 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 29, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 21, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 13, 2015
Citation filed by a third party
Aug 13, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 13, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 13, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 23, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 17, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 11, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 19, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 16, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 16, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 16, 2014
Observations by third parties
Dec 16, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Nov 26, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Nov 26, 2014
Claims
Nov 26, 2014
Description
Nov 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2014
Claims
Jul 31, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 4, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 4, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 11, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jun 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 11, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 14, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 10, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 10, 2011
Published international application - A1
Aug 17, 2011
Annex
Aug 17, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Aug 11, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 18, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 18, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 18, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 28, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2011
Abstract
Apr 28, 2011
Claims
Apr 28, 2011
Description

EP2566958

GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA

Application Number: EP11716419A
Filing Date: Apr 28, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jul 13, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 30, 2015
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