Soluble Needle Arrays For Delivery Of Influenza Vaccines

Patent No. EP2605792 (titled "Soluble Needle Arrays For Delivery Of Influenza Vaccines") was filed by Novartis on Aug 19, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 10, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AHRENS	Sep 10, 2015	AHRENS
GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA	Sep 10, 2015	GODDARD

Dossier Documents

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Jan 4, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 16, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 16, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 16, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 23, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 23, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 23, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 23, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 26, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jul 26, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jul 26, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jul 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 20, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 20, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 12, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 12, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 6, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 6, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 13, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 16, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Apr 9, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Apr 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Apr 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Apr 3, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 3, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 22, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 22, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 19, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 12, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 31, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 7, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 7, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 7, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 7, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 7, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 13, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 29, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 29, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 29, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 26, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 26, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 26, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 23, 2014
Examination started
Oct 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 28, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 28, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 29, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 16, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 8, 2013
Annex
Mar 8, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 26, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 26, 2013
Comments on Written Opinion of ISA
Feb 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 23, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Nov 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Nov 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 23, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 23, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 20, 2012
Written opinion
Aug 20, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Aug 20, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jul 17, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jul 11, 2012
Free text
Jun 27, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 27, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 22, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 22, 2012
PCT demand form
Jun 22, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 22, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 20, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 20, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 20, 2012
PCT demand form
Jun 20, 2012
PCT demand form
Jun 20, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 20, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 20, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 20, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 13, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 23, 2012
Published international application - A1
Dec 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 4, 2011
Abstract
Oct 4, 2011
Claims
Oct 4, 2011
Description
Oct 4, 2011
Drawings
Oct 4, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2605792

NOVARTIS

Application Number: EP11767067A
Filing Date: Aug 19, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 6, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 10, 2014
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Soluble Needle Arrays For Delivery Of Influenza Vaccines

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