Pharmaceutical Compounds For Use In The Therapy Of Clostridium Difficile Infection

Patent No. EP2773648 (titled "Pharmaceutical Compounds For Use In The Therapy Of Clostridium Difficile Infection") was filed by ETH Zrich on Sep 28, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	Dec 12, 2019	-

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Jul 9, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 9, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 6, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 25, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 25, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 23, 2020
Description
Dec 23, 2020
Description
Dec 23, 2020
Description
Dec 23, 2020
Description
Dec 23, 2020
Description
Dec 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jun 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jun 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 12, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Dec 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 29, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 23, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 12, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 12, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 12, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 4, 2018
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 15, 2018
Description
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 27, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 24, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 11, 2018
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2018
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2018
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2018
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2018
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2018
Observations by third parties
Mar 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Claims
Jan 3, 2018
Description
Jan 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 19, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 17, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2016
Examination started
Oct 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 8, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 8, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 20, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 23, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 23, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 4, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 4, 2013
Published international application - A1
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 30, 2012
Notification relating to priority claim
Nov 30, 2012
Notification relating to priority claim
Nov 13, 2012
Invitation to correct priority claim
Oct 12, 2012
Abstract
Oct 12, 2012
Claims
Oct 12, 2012
Description
Oct 12, 2012
Drawings
Sep 28, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Sep 28, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2773648

ETH ZRICH

Application Number: EP12772882A
Filing Date: Sep 28, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 9, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
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