Hyaluronic Acid Composition

Patent No. EP2670447 (titled "Hyaluronic Acid Composition") was filed by Q MED on Feb 3, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 24, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LABORATOIRES VIVACY	Apr 1, 2016	TRIPOZ
ALLERGAN	Mar 17, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE

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.

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Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 29, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 29, 2024
French translation of claims
Feb 29, 2024
German translation of the claims
Feb 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 21, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 21, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 18, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 6, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 6, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2023
Means of redress
Sep 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 19, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 19, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 11, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 11, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 2, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 23, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 23, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 23, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 23, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 1, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 1, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Jan 20, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jan 17, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 17, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 17, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 21, 2021
Refund of fees
Jun 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 21, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
May 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 28, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 27, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 19, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 1, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jul 10, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 1, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 12, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Nov 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 28, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 25, 2019
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 25, 2019
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 25, 2019
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 22, 2019
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 13, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 3, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 27, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 22, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 22, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 22, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 17, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 13, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 28, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Nov 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 22, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 15, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 13, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 17, 2018
Submission concerning representation
May 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of appeal
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 19, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 26, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 26, 2018
Means of redress
Feb 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 26, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 26, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Oct 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2016
Claims
Sep 22, 2016
Claims
Sep 22, 2016
Claims
Sep 22, 2016
Claims
Sep 22, 2016
Claims
Sep 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 12, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 12, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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
Dec 4, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 13, 2015
French translation of claims
May 13, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 22, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 22, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 11, 2014
Examination started
Nov 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 11, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 13, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 13, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 13, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 2, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 14, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 11, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 11, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 4, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 11, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 11, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 10, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 10, 2012
PCT demand form
Dec 10, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 30, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 30, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 30, 2012
PCT demand form
Nov 30, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 30, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 30, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 29, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 9, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 9, 2012
Published international application - A1
Feb 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2012
Abstract
Feb 3, 2012
Claims
Feb 3, 2012
Description
Feb 3, 2012
Drawings
Feb 3, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2670447

Q MED

Application Number: EP12702536A
Filing Date: Feb 3, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 24, 2024
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