Freeze-Dried Aripiprazole Formulation

Patent No. EP2717859 (titled "Freeze-Dried Aripiprazole Formulation") was filed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical on Jun 7, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 31, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HEXAL SANDOZ	May 30, 2017	TER MEER UND PARTNER

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Apr 30, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 30, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 25, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 11, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 11, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 11, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 11, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 11, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 4, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 17, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 2, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 2, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 18, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 18, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 18, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 18, 2016
Text intended for grant
Feb 23, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 18, 2016
Description
Feb 18, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 9, 2015
Examination started
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 6, 2014
Refund of fees
Jul 23, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 23, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 23, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 19, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 21, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 10, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 18, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 13, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 13, 2012
Published international application - A1
Aug 8, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 8, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 8, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 28, 2012
Abstract
Jun 28, 2012
Claims
Jun 28, 2012
Description
Jun 28, 2012
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EP2717859

OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL

Application Number: EP12731189A
Filing Date: Jun 7, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 26, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016
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