Composition For Controlled Ovarian Stimulation

Patent No. EP2621517 (titled "Composition For Controlled Ovarian Stimulation") was filed by Ferring on Sep 28, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 11, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JAMES POOLE	Mar 17, 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

Sep 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 8, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 5, 2023
French translation of claims
Sep 5, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 7, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 2, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 16, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 16, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 16, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 2, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 10, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 4, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 10, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 10, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 25, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 25, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 13, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 13, 2021
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Mar 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 15, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 12, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
May 7, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 4, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 16, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 30, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 14, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 10, 2018
Reply to appeal
Sep 10, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 30, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Claims
Apr 24, 2018
Claims
Apr 24, 2018
Claims
Apr 24, 2018
Claims
Apr 24, 2018
Claims
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 24, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 19, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 19, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Claims
Sep 20, 2017
Claims
Sep 20, 2017
Claims
Sep 20, 2017
Claims
Sep 20, 2017
Claims
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 16, 2017
Submission concerning representation
May 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 1, 2016
Claims
Nov 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 1, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 6, 2015
French translation of claims
May 6, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Nov 7, 2014
Claims
Nov 7, 2014
Description
Nov 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Oct 28, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 24, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 16, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2014
Examination started
Nov 7, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 7, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 6, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 10, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 8, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 30, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 15, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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
Jan 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 11, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 28, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 4, 2011
Abstract
Nov 4, 2011
Claims
Nov 4, 2011
Description
Nov 4, 2011
Drawings

EP2621517

FERRING

Application Number: EP11778689A
Filing Date: Sep 28, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 8, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 11, 2023
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