Drive Assembly, Drive Component And Drug Delivery Device

Patent No. EP2579928 (titled "Drive Assembly, Drive Component And Drug Delivery Device") was filed by Sanofi Aventis Deutschland on Jun 9, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 11, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PATENTREE	Jul 11, 2018	INSPICOS PS
BANDPAY & GREUTER	Jul 9, 2018	BANDPAY & GREUTER
YPSOMED	Mar 20, 2018	SSM SANDMAIR

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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Jan 17, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 12, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 12, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 12, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 5, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Nov 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 26, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 26, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 26, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2022
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 12, 2022
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 12, 2022
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 12, 2022
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Oct 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2022
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Apr 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 28, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 4, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 4, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 4, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 4, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 1, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 6, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 3, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2021
Authorisation
Oct 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 1, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 1, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 1, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 1, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jul 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Aug 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Reply to appeal
Aug 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
Apr 9, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 4, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 9, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 3, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 9, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Claims
Sep 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Claims
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Letter relating to refund instructions (deposit account)
Dec 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 29, 2018
Claims
Nov 29, 2018
Claims
Nov 29, 2018
Claims
Nov 29, 2018
Claims
Nov 29, 2018
Claims
Nov 29, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 23, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 23, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 23, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 14, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 5, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 5, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Sep 5, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 29, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 17, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 14, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Observations by third parties
Jul 5, 2017
Description
Jul 5, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 5, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jul 5, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 4, 2017
Description
Jul 4, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 4, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jul 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 4, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 12, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 12, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 17, 2017
Claims
Mar 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 13, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 3, 2017
Claims
Mar 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 4, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2016
Claims
May 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 27, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2016
Examination started
Oct 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Apr 16, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 16, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 16, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Apr 16, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Mar 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 29, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 25, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 25, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 25, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 22, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 19, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 5, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 15, 2011
Published international application - A1
Sep 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 9, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2011
Abstract
Jun 9, 2011
Claims
Jun 9, 2011
Description
Jun 9, 2011
Drawings
Jun 9, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2579928

SANOFI AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND

Application Number: EP11724422A
Filing Date: Jun 9, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jan 20, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 11, 2017
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EP2579928