Process For Evaluating The Mechanical Performance Of A Filler Gel

Patent No. EP3274685 (titled "Process For Evaluating The Mechanical Performance Of A Filler Gel") was filed by Teoxane on Mar 22, 2016. The application was issued on Oct 2, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ALLERGAN	Jul 2, 2020	HOFFMANN EITLE

Dossier Documents

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May 6, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 19, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 19, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 19, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Nov 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 19, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 19, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 11, 2019
Claims
Apr 11, 2019
Description
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2019
Matter concerning the application
Apr 11, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Description
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Matter concerning the application
Dec 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 11, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2018
Examination started
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2018
Amendments received before examination
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 7, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 27, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 10, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 12, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 12, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 12, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 2, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 17, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 29, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jun 30, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jun 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 8, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Apr 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Apr 6, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Apr 1, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2016
Abstract
Mar 22, 2016
Claims
Mar 22, 2016
Description
Mar 22, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 22, 2016
Drawings
Mar 22, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3274685

TEOXANE

Application Number: EP16711285A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 6, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 2, 2019
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