High-Density Cell Banking Methods

Patent No. EP2970843 (titled "High-Density Cell Banking Methods") was filed by Genzyme on Mar 14, 2014. The application was issued on Sep 1, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAIWALD	Jun 1, 2022	MAIWALD

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Jan 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 28, 2023
Means of redress
Sep 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 5, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 2, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 2, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2022
Request for documents
Nov 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 13, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 13, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 3, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 17, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 1, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Notice of opposition
Sep 14, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 5, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 26, 2021
French translation of claims
Jul 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jul 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 1, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 1, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 1, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 25, 2020
Claims
Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2020
Annex to the communication
May 25, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 2, 2020
Claims
Apr 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 2, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2019
Examination started
Jun 14, 2019
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jun 13, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 13, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 22, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 2, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 22, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 7, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 18, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Sep 18, 2014
Published international application - A1
Aug 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 8, 2014
Annex
Jun 26, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
May 12, 2014
Abstract
May 12, 2014
Annex
May 12, 2014
Claims
May 12, 2014
Description
May 12, 2014
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EP2970843

GENZYME

Application Number: EP14723186A
Filing Date: Mar 14, 2014
Status: Revoked; Jan 12, 2024
Publication Date: Sep 1, 2021
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