Enteric Coated, Low- Strength Pancrelipase Formulations

Patent No. EP2621476 (titled "Enteric Coated, Low- Strength Pancrelipase Formulations") was filed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals on Sep 30, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 23, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Apr 30, 2015	BASF ASSOCIATION

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Oct 29, 2020
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Oct 26, 2020
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 22, 2020
Communication concerning a request to change bibliographic data after the decision to grant/decision to maintain the patent in a
Oct 22, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 16, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 17, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 25, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 25, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 19, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Mar 27, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 27, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 27, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 23, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 4, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 4, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 4, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 17, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 17, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Description
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Nov 6, 2018
Description
Nov 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 30, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 30, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 30, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 5, 2017
Description
Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 15, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Feb 15, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 1, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 1, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 1, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 13, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2016
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Dec 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 5, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 3, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 20, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 18, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 18, 2014
Translation of the claims
Jun 18, 2014
Translation of the claims
Feb 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 29, 2014
Refund of fees
Nov 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 27, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 21, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 10, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 17, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 4, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 4, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 4, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 25, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 5, 2012
Published international application - A1
Feb 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 30, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 30, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 4, 2011
Abstract
Nov 4, 2011
Claims
Nov 4, 2011
Description
Nov 4, 2011
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EP2621476

ALLERGAN PHARMACEUTICALS

Application Number: EP11788223A
Filing Date: Sep 30, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 19, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 23, 2020
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