Automated Chromatography Column Switching Control Based On Pressure Detection

Patent No. EP3234590 (titled "Automated Chromatography Column Switching Control Based On Pressure Detection") was filed by Cytiva Sweden on Dec 15, 2015. The application was issued on Oct 6, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH	Jul 5, 2022	MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Mar 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 4, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 4, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 4, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 4, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 4, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 4, 2023
Means of redress
Dec 4, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 4, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 4, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 2, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 13, 2022
Document concerning representation
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 27, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Authorisation
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 23, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 19, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 5, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Notice of opposition
Nov 30, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 12, 2021
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 19, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 9, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 31, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 31, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 3, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 3, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 3, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 3, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 13, 2021
Examination started
Jul 13, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 2, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 4, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 4, 2020
General authorisation
Jun 4, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 9, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 4, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 27, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 10, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 7, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 25, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 4, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
May 2, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 12, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 23, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jun 23, 2016
Published international application - A1
Mar 18, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Mar 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 26, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Dec 22, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 18, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2015
Abstract
Dec 15, 2015
Claims
Dec 15, 2015
Description
Dec 15, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 15, 2015
Drawings
Dec 15, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3234590

CYTIVA SWEDEN

Application Number: EP15813020A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 8, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 6, 2021
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