Method Of Obtaining Thermostable Dried Vaccine Formulations

Patent No. EP3057612 (titled "Method Of Obtaining Thermostable Dried Vaccine Formulations") was filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme on Oct 13, 2014. The application was issued on May 6, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GLAXO GROUP	Feb 5, 2021	JOHNSTON

Dossier Documents

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Mar 31, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 31, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 14, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 14, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 14, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 24, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 12, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 12, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 12, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 12, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 12, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 5, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 5, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 26, 2022
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Aug 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 18, 2022
General authorisation
Aug 18, 2022
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 18, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 18, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 25, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 19, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 11, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 5, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2020
Document concerning representation
May 18, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 9, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 30, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 2, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 2, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 26, 2019
Description
Jul 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 18, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 3, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2018
Claims
Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2018
Request for further processing
Oct 12, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 18, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 5, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2018
Examination started
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 2, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 2, 2017
European search opinion
May 2, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
May 2, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Apr 21, 2017
Search started
Mar 10, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 27, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 15, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
May 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 4, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 28, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 26, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
May 12, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 23, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 23, 2015
Published international application - A1

EP3057612

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

Application Number: EP14854507A
Filing Date: Oct 13, 2014
Status: Revoked; Mar 31, 2023
Publication Date: May 6, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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