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Method For Inactivating Proteases By Ph Change In A Liquid Obtained From A Cell Culture

Patent No. EP2606142 (titled "Method For Inactivating Proteases By Ph Change In A Liquid Obtained From A Cell Culture") was filed by Boehringer Ingelheim on Aug 12, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UCB BIOPHARMA	Nov 28, 2018	UCB

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Sep 30, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 30, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 27, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 16, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 16, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
Authorisation
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Dec 3, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 3, 2019
Authorisation
Dec 3, 2019
Authorisation
Dec 3, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 3, 2019
Request for change of name -opponent
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 18, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 12, 2017
Examination started
Jun 16, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Apr 3, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 23, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jul 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 2, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 23, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 12, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 13, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 23, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 23, 2012
Published international application - A1
Sep 19, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 19, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 19, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 12, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2011
Abstract
Aug 12, 2011
Claims
Aug 12, 2011
Description
Aug 12, 2011
Drawings
Aug 12, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2606142

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Application Number: EP11743828A
Filing Date: Aug 12, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 1, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
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