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EP About this file: EP2264486

EP2264486 - Ophthalmic, tinted molding composition, molding having high Dk-value and method of its production [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Former [2010/51]Ophthalmic molding composition
[2011/08]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  10.12.2024
Database last updated on 03.04.2025
FormerThe patent has been granted
Status updated on  20.07.2018
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  25.03.2018
Most recent event   Tooltip13.12.2024Revocation of patentpublished on 15.01.2025  [2025/03]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Alcon Inc.
Rue Louis-d'Affry 6
1701 Fribourg / CH
[2020/52]
Former [2010/51]For all designated states
Novartis AG
Lichtstrasse 35
4056 Basel / CH
Inventor(s)01 / Turek, Richard Charles
2660 Drew Valley Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30313 / US
02 / Schremmer, Jacalyn Mary
1270 Mayfair Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324 / US
 [2018/34]
Former [2010/51]01 / Turek, Richard Charles
2660 Drew Valley Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30313 / US
02 / Schremmer, Jacalyn Mary
1270 Mayfair Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324 / US
Representative(s)Breuer, Markus, et al
Sendlinger Straße 29
80331 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2018/34]Henkel, Breuer & Partner
Patentanwälte
Brienner Strasse 1
80333 München / DE
Former [2011/44]Henkel, Breuer & Partner
Patentanwälte
Erika-Mann Strasse 23
80636 München / DE
Former [2011/25]Breuer, Markus, et al
Breuer & Müller Partnerschaft Patentanwälte Heimeranstrasse 35
80339 München / DE
Former [2010/51]Bohest AG
Postfach 160
4003 Basel / CH
Application number, filing date10175095.803.01.2002
[2010/51]
Priority number, dateUS20010259957P05.01.2001         Original published format: US 259957 P
[2010/51]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP2264486
Date:22.12.2010
Language:EN
[2010/51]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP2264486
Date:06.04.2011
[2011/14]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP2264486
Date:22.08.2018
Language:EN
[2018/34]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP04.03.2011
ClassificationIPC:G02B1/04, C08L83/04, G02C7/04, B29D11/00
[2010/51]
CPC:
G02B1/043 (EP,US); B29D11/00038 (EP); B29D11/00076 (EP);
B29D11/00317 (EP,US); B29D11/00913 (EP,US); C08F290/068 (EP,US)
C-Set:
C08F290/068, C08F220/56 (US,EP);
G02B1/043, C08L51/085 (EP,US);
G02B1/043, C08L83/04 (US,EP)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   CY,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IE,   IT,   LI,   LU,   MC,   NL,   PT,   SE,   TR [2018/34]
Former [2010/51]AT,  BE,  CH,  CY,  DE,  DK,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  SE,  TR 
Extension statesRO12.09.2011
SI12.09.2011
TitleGerman:GEFÄRBTE , OPHTHALMISCHE FORMKÖRPER MIT HOHER DK-WERT UND VERFAHREN ZU DEREN HERSTELLUNG[2018/16]
English:Ophthalmic, tinted molding composition, molding having high Dk-value and method of its production[2011/08]
French:MOULAGE OPHTALMIQUE, TEINTE A DK ELEVE ET PROCEDE DE FABRICATION[2018/16]
Former [2010/51]Gefärbte , ophthalmische Formkörper mit hoher dk-Wert und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung
Former [2010/51]Ophthalmic molding composition
Former [2010/51]Moulage ophtalmique, teinte à dk élevé et procédé de fabrication
Examination procedure12.09.2011Examination requested  [2011/43]
14.11.2011Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the Extended European Search Report/Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority/International Preliminary Examination Report/Supplementary international search report not received in time
24.01.2012Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
17.11.2015Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
12.05.2016Reply to a communication from the examining division
26.03.2018Communication of intention to grant the patent
10.07.2018Fee for grant paid
10.07.2018Fee for publishing/printing paid
10.07.2018Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP02716060.5  / EP1360527
Divisional application(s)The date of the Examining Division's first communication in respect of the earliest application for which a communication has been issued (EP20020716060) is  21.06.2007
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  21.05.2019    ADMISSIBLE
Schumacher, Henrik
An der Christuskirche 18
30167 Hannover / DE
Opponent's representative
Gramm, Lins & Partner Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB
Freundallee 13a
30173 Hannover / DE
 02  22.05.2019    ADMISSIBLE
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London EC2A 2ES / GB
Opponent's representative
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London EC2A 2ES / GB
 [2019/26]
04.06.2019Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
13.11.2019Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
25.09.2020Cancellation of oral proceeding that was planned for 11.11.2020
11.11.2020Date of oral proceedings
09.06.2022Date of oral proceedings
01.07.2022Despatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
01.07.2022Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
09.10.2024Legal effect of revocation of patent [2025/03]
23.10.2024Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Appeal following opposition12.09.2022Appeal received No.  T2097/22
12.09.2022Payment of appeal fee
11.11.2022Statement of grounds filed
12.09.2023Invitation to file observations in an appeal (Time limit: M02) [2023/37]
21.11.2023Date of receipt of observations in an appeal [2023/47]
09.10.2024Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
23.10.2024Despatch of the decision of the Board of Appeal
09.10.2024Date of oral proceedings
Request for further processing for:The application is deemed to be withdrawn due to failure to reply to the Extended European Search Report/Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority/International Preliminary Examination Report/Supplementary international search report/Supplementary European search report
24.01.2012Request for further processing filed
24.01.2012Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
10.02.2012Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 04
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 05
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 06
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 07
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 08
02.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 09
14.01.2011Renewal fee patent year 10
11.01.2012Renewal fee patent year 11
10.01.2013Renewal fee patent year 12
21.01.2014Renewal fee patent year 13
13.01.2015Renewal fee patent year 14
11.01.2016Renewal fee patent year 15
11.01.2017Renewal fee patent year 16
15.01.2018Renewal fee patent year 17
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT22.08.2018
CY22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
TR22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
PT22.12.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
GB02.01.2022
DE03.01.2022
IE03.01.2022
[2023/42]
Former [2022/21]AT22.08.2018
CY22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
TR22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
PT22.12.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
GB02.01.2022
IE03.01.2022
Former [2022/09]AT22.08.2018
CY22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
TR22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
PT22.12.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
GB02.01.2022
Former [2021/26]AT22.08.2018
CY22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
TR22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
PT22.12.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
Former [2020/29]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
TR22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
PT22.12.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
Former [2020/17]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
TR22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
Former [2020/04]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
CH31.01.2019
LI31.01.2019
Former [2019/51]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
LU03.01.2019
BE31.01.2019
Former [2019/44]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
LU03.01.2019
Former [2019/40]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
MC22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
Former [2019/26]AT22.08.2018
DK22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
Former [2019/23]AT22.08.2018
ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
Former [2019/13]ES22.08.2018
FI22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
Former [2019/10]FI22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
SE22.08.2018
GR23.11.2018
Former [2019/09]FI22.08.2018
NL22.08.2018
Former [2019/08]FI22.08.2018
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 [A]US4769431  (RATKOWSKI DONALD J [US]) [A] 1-15 * claim 1 * * column 8, line 21 - column 9, line 4 * * column 9, line 55 - line 65 *;
 [Y]US4824688  (COVINGTON WILLIAM S [US]) [Y] 1-15 * column 2, line 12 - line 33 *;
 [Y]US5030669  (HENDRICKSON WILLIAM A [US], et al) [Y] 1-15 * column 12, line 24 - line 24, paragraph 13 *;
 [A]EP0578087  (MENICON CO LTD [JP]) [A] 1-15 * claim 1 *;
 [A]WO9403324  (BAUSCH & LOMB [US]) [A] 1-15 * claim 1 * * page 15, formulation E *;
 [A]EP0584826  (MENICON CO LTD [JP]) [A] 1-15 * claims 1-7 * * page 8, line 45 - page 10, line 17 *;
 [Y]WO9640479  (ESSCHEM INC [US]) [Y] 12-15* page 13, line 33 - page 14, line 2 *;
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