Improved Process For The Culturing Of Cells

Patent No. EP2634242 (titled "Improved Process For The Culturing Of Cells") was filed by DPX on Jul 4, 2007. The application was issued on Apr 5, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
REPLIGEN	Jan 5, 2018	CONROY
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM	Jan 4, 2018	HOFER
BAXALTA	Dec 21, 2017	HOFFMANN EITLE

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Oct 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 30, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 19, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 19, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 19, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 19, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 23, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 23, 2018
Authorisation
May 23, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 15, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
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Jan 4, 2018
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Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2018
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Jan 4, 2018
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Jan 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
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Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 23, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Feb 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 7, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 7, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 3, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 23, 2017
General authorisation
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2017
Claims
Jan 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 18, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2016
Authorisation
Nov 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 28, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 28, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 28, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 28, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 26, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 26, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Claims
Jan 11, 2016
Description
Jan 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Nov 27, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Nov 27, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 13, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 3, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 3, 2015
Claims
Feb 3, 2015
Description
Feb 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2015
Request for further processing
Nov 24, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 13, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 13, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 13, 2014
General authorisation
Oct 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 20, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 16, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 16, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2014
Examination started
Mar 19, 2014
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Mar 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 4, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 12, 2013
Refund of fees
Aug 7, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 25, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 25, 2013
European search opinion
Jul 25, 2013
European search report
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2013
Search started
Jun 19, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 19, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 29, 2013
Abstract
May 29, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 29, 2013
Claims
May 29, 2013
Description
May 29, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 29, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 29, 2013
Designation of inventor
May 29, 2013
Drawings
May 29, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
Feb 11, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 11, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2634242

DPX

Application Number: EP13169685A
Filing Date: Jul 4, 2007
Status: Revoked; Oct 4, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 5, 2017
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EP2634242