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EP0240581 - Gelatin capsules for the controlled release of the active agent, and process for their preparation [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusOpposition rejected
Status updated on  25.10.1993
Database last updated on 22.08.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip05.10.2005Change: Appeal number 
Applicant(s)For all designated states
R.P. Scherer GmbH
Gammelsbacher Strasse 2
69412 Eberbach / DE
[N/P]
Former [1987/42]For all designated states
R.P. Scherer GmbH
Gammelsbacher Strasse 2
D-69412 Eberbach / DE
Inventor(s)01 / Fischer, Gerhard, Dr.
Hohenstaufenstrasse 28/1
D-6930 Eberbach/Baden / DE
[1987/42]
Representative(s)dompatent von Kreisler Selting Werner - Partnerschaft von Patent- und Rechtsanwälten mbB
Deichmannhaus am Dom
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
50667 Köln / DE
[N/P]
Former [1987/42]Werner, Hans-Karsten, Dr., et al
Patentanwälte Von Kreisler-Selting-Werner Postfach 10 22 41
D-50462 Köln / DE
Application number, filing date86104655.505.04.1986
[1987/42]
Filing languageDE
Procedural languageDE
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0240581
Date:14.10.1987
Language:DE
[1987/42]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0240581
Date:02.01.1991
Language:DE
[1991/01]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP26.11.1986
ClassificationIPC:A61K9/52
[1987/42]
CPC:
A61K9/4825 (EP); A61K9/4891 (EP)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   LU,   NL,   SE [1987/42]
TitleGerman:Gelatinekapseln mit gesteuerter Wirkstofffreisetzung und Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben[1987/42]
English:Gelatin capsules for the controlled release of the active agent, and process for their preparation[1987/42]
French:Capsules de gélatine à libération contrôlée de la substance active et procédé pour leur préparation[1987/42]
Examination procedure26.03.1988Examination requested  [1988/20]
18.08.1989Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
12.12.1989Reply to a communication from the examining division
30.01.1990Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
22.06.1990Communication of intention to grant the patent
29.08.1990Fee for grant paid
29.08.1990Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  25.09.1991  30.10.1991  ADMISSIBLE
SCA-Lohnherstellung AG
Hausenstrasse 35
CH-9533 KIRCHBERG / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG
Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 [N/P]
Former [1991/47]
Opponent(s)01  25.09.1991  30.10.1991  ADMISSIBLE
SCA-Lohnherstellung AG
Hausenstrasse 35
CH-9533 KIRCHBERG / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René
Hepp, Wenger & Ryffel AG Marktgasse 18
CH-9500 Wil / CH
05.11.1991Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
04.03.1992Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
26.08.1992Date of oral proceedings
09.09.1992Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
09.09.1992Date of despatch of rejection of opposition
14.09.1993Legal effect of rejection of opposition [1993/50]
Appeal following opposition31.10.1992Appeal received No.  T1013/92
30.12.1992Statement of grounds filed
20.09.1993Result of appeal procedure: appeal of the opponent withdrawn
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.04.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
22.04.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
24.04.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipLU05.04.1992
[2004/38]
Former [1999/52]LU30.04.1992
Documents cited:Search[Y]DE1295989  (JOHNSON & JOHNSON);
 [X]DE2627113  (REHOVOT RES PROD);
 [X]US4055554  (HELMSTETTER GERALD J)
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