Transdermal Therapeutic System Comprising Buprenorphine

Patent No. EP2640389 (titled "Transdermal Therapeutic System Comprising Buprenorphine") was filed by Hexal on Nov 17, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 31, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GENERICS UK	Sep 30, 2015	FRKELLY
GRAF VON STOSCH	Sep 30, 2015	MAIWALD PATENT- UND RECHTSANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
LTS LOHMANN THERAPIE SYSTEME	Sep 30, 2015	PLATE

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

Apr 20, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Feb 28, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 27, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 24, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 21, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 19, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 19, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 19, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 19, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 19, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 10, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 10, 2019
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 12, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 19, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 18, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 13, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 6, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 20, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2018
Refund of fees
Feb 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 9, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jan 9, 2018
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Jan 2, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 2, 2018
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Dec 21, 2017
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Dec 21, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 21, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Notice of appeal
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Notice of appeal
Dec 18, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 9, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 9, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 9, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 9, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 17, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Aug 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2017
Authorisation
Aug 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2017
Claims
Aug 1, 2017
Claims
Aug 1, 2017
Claims
Aug 1, 2017
Claims
Aug 1, 2017
Claims
Aug 1, 2017
Claims
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 28, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 6, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 6, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 6, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 6, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 5, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 15, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 13, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jul 2, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 26, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 11, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 18, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 18, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 23, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 23, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 23, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 15, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 4, 2014
Examination started
Aug 28, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 22, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 11, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 4, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 30, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 30, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 30, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 2, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 8, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Oct 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Oct 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 8, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 8, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 8, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 14, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 17, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 17, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 4, 2012
PCT demand form
Jul 4, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 24, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 24, 2012
Published international application - A1
May 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 17, 2011
Abstract
Nov 17, 2011
Claims
Nov 17, 2011
Description
Nov 17, 2011
Drawings
Nov 17, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2640389

HEXAL

Application Number: EP11784951A
Filing Date: Nov 17, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 24, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 31, 2014
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Transdermal Therapeutic System Comprising Buprenorphine

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Dossier Documents

EP2640389