Process For Abiraterone Acetate

Patent No. EP2938625 (titled "Process For Abiraterone Acetate") was filed by Hetero Research Foundation on Dec 30, 2013. The application was issued on Feb 21, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
COOKE	Nov 20, 2018	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

Dossier Documents

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Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 16, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 8, 2020
Communication: patent lapsed
Jul 8, 2020
Communication: patent lapsed
Jul 3, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 26, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 26, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2020
Means of redress
Mar 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 22, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 22, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 5, 2018
Request for documents
Nov 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 4, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 4, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 4, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 14, 2017
Examination started
Mar 20, 2017
Priority search results
Jan 31, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 2, 2017
Maintenance of the application
Nov 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 9, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 22, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 22, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 22, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 22, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Jun 30, 2016
Search started
Jun 9, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 26, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 26, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 11, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 11, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Nov 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 7, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 7, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Aug 5, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 5, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 5, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 5, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 5, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 28, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 8, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 31, 2015
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Mar 26, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Mar 26, 2015
International publication of the international search report
Jul 22, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 3, 2014
Published international application - A2

EP2938625

HETERO RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Application Number: EP13869498A
Filing Date: Dec 30, 2013
Status: Revoked; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2018
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