Method Of Detecting Polymorphs Using Synchrotron Radiation

Patent No. EP2710355 (titled "Method Of Detecting Polymorphs Using Synchrotron Radiation") was filed by Zach System on May 16, 2012. The application was issued on Jan 11, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NOVARTIS PHARMA EXCELSUS STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS SWISS	Apr 27, 2017	RUDGE
PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUT	Jan 30, 2017	FISCHER

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

Dec 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 2, 2022
French translation of claims
Dec 2, 2022
German translation of the claims
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 26, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 26, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 13, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 12, 2022
Refund of fees
Sep 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 8, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 5, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Aug 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 16, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 16, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 16, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 10, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 8, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 8, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 8, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 8, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2019
Claims
Oct 25, 2019
Claims
Oct 25, 2019
Claims
Oct 25, 2019
Claims
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 19, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 17, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 27, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 1, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 1, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 1, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 1, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 1, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 1, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 1, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Authorisation
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Oct 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 17, 2018
Authorisation
Oct 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 24, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 24, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 24, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 30, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 30, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 8, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 8, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 8, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 8, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 2, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2015
Examination started
Sep 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2014
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Sep 9, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 4, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 18, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jul 24, 2014
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Jun 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 25, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 3, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 17, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 4, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 20, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 20, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 27, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 17, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 17, 2013
International publication of the international search report
Dec 12, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 22, 2012
Published international application - A2
Nov 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 10, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 10, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
May 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2012
Abstract
May 16, 2012
Claims
May 16, 2012
Description
May 16, 2012
Drawings
May 16, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2710355

ZACH SYSTEM

Application Number: EP12725651A
Filing Date: May 16, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 9, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 11, 2023
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Method Of Detecting Polymorphs Using Synchrotron Radiation

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Dossier Documents

EP2710355