Aqueous Pharmaceutical Formulation Of Tapentadol For Oral Administration

Patent No. EP3287123 (titled "Aqueous Pharmaceutical Formulation Of Tapentadol For Oral Administration") was filed by Grnenthal on Mar 2, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 22, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LABOMED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPAMY	Jan 22, 2021	ROUKOUNAS

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Jul 21, 2023
Refund of fees
Jul 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 13, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 21, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 21, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2023
Notice of appeal
Mar 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 1, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 1, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 1, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 7, 2023
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 5, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 31, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
May 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 28, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 5, 2020
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 28, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 28, 2020
German translation of the claims
Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 22, 2020
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Nov 27, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 27, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2019
Description
Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 22, 2019
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 22, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 22, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 22, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2019
Claims
Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 18, 2019
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 22, 2019
Examination started
Nov 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 28, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 21, 2018
Observations by third parties
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Aug 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 13, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Aug 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 5, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 14, 2018
Refund of fees
Jan 31, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 31, 2018
European search opinion
Jan 31, 2018
European search report
Jan 31, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 31, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 25, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 22, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Search started
Nov 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 20, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 4, 2017
Abstract
Sep 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 4, 2017
Claims
Sep 4, 2017
Description
Sep 4, 2017
Designation of inventor
Sep 4, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Oct 2, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 2, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3287123

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Application Number: EP17189271A
Filing Date: Mar 2, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2020
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