Contact Lens With A Hydrophilic Layer

Patent No. EP2888626 (titled "Contact Lens With A Hydrophilic Layer") was filed by Ocular Dynamics on Aug 27, 2013. The application was issued on Apr 18, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NOVARTIS	Jan 18, 2019	BREUER

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Mar 23, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 23, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 6, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 6, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 6, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 2, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Document concerning representation
Sep 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Sep 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Sep 2, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 27, 2020
Description
Aug 27, 2020
Description
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 10, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Sep 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 4, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 28, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jun 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 2, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Description
Aug 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 7, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2016
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Nov 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2016
Request for correction of client data
Nov 9, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 26, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Aug 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 10, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 22, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 22, 2016
European search opinion
Feb 22, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 22, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Jun 3, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 1, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 17, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Mar 3, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 9, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 9, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 25, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 6, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 6, 2014
Published international application - A1

EP2888626

OCULAR DYNAMICS

Application Number: EP13833919A
Filing Date: Aug 27, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 25, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2018
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