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EP0094611 - A method for the heat treatment of plasma of plasma fractions and compositions obtained thereby [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  16.04.1999
Database last updated on 29.03.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip13.06.2008Change - opposition data/opponents data or that of the opponents representativepublished on 16.07.2008  [2008/29]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048 / US
[N/P]
Former [1983/47]For all designated states
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90048-0750 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Rubinstein, Alan
803 North Bedford Drive
Beverly Hills Calfornia 90210 / US
[1983/47]
Representative(s)Hansen, Bernd, et al
Hoffmann Eitle Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Postfach 81 04 20
81904 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [1998/03]Hansen, Bernd, Dr. Dipl.-Chem., et al
Hoffmann Eitle, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Postfach 81 04 20
81904 München / DE
Former [1989/17]Hansen, Bernd, Dr.rer.nat., et al
Hoffmann, Eitle & Partner Patentanwälte Postfach 81 04 20
D-81904 München / DE
Former [1983/47]Hansen, Bernd, Dr. Dipl.-Chem.
Hoffmann, Eitle & Partner Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Postfach 81 04 20
D-81904 München / DE
Application number, filing date83104642.011.05.1983
[1983/47]
Priority number, dateUS1982037786313.05.1982         Original published format: US 377863
[1983/47]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0094611
Date:23.11.1983
Language:EN
[1983/47]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0094611
Date:22.08.1984
Language:EN
[1984/34]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0094611
Date:11.06.1986
Language:EN
[1986/24]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP20.06.1984
ClassificationIPC:A61K35/16, A61L2/04, A61L2/08
[1986/24]
CPC:
C12N9/644 (EP,US); A61K35/14 (EP,US); A61K35/16 (EP,US);
A61K39/29 (EP,US); A61L2/0011 (EP,US); A61L2/0023 (EP,US);
A61L2/04 (EP,US); A61L2/12 (EP,US); C07K14/755 (EP,US);
C12Y304/21022 (EP,US) (-)
Former IPC [1983/47]A61L2/04, A61L2/08, // A61K35/16
Designated contracting statesDE,   IT,   NL,   SE [1983/47]
TitleGerman:Verfahren zur Wärmebehandlung von Plasma oder Plasmafraktionen und so erhaltene Zusammensetzungen[1983/47]
English:A method for the heat treatment of plasma of plasma fractions and compositions obtained thereby[1983/47]
French:Procédé de traitement par la chaleur du plasma ou de fractions du plasma et compositions ainsi obtenues[1983/47]
Examination procedure26.10.1984Examination requested  [1985/01]
16.04.1985Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
20.05.1985Reply to a communication from the examining division
03.06.1985Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
23.07.1985Reply to a communication from the examining division
02.10.1985Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: )
15.10.1985Communication of intention to grant the patent
16.10.1985Fee for grant paid
16.10.1985Fee for publishing/printing paid
Divisional application(s)EP85103962.8  / EP0171506
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree Borehamwood
Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Holmes, Michael John
Frank B. Dehn & Co. St Bride's House 10 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JD / GB
 03  09.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Pharmacia Aktiebolag
Patent Department
S-11287 Stockholm / SE
 04  10.03.1987  20.07.1987  ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive Fort Washington
Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner
Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Patentanwälte Ludwigsplatz 4
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2008/29]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree
Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Holmes, Michael John
Frank B. Dehn & Co. Imperial House 15-19 Kingsway
London WC2B 6UZ / GB
 03  09.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Pharmacia Aktiebolag
Patent Department
S-11287 Stockholm / SE
 04  10.03.1987  20.07.1987  ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
D-48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner
Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Patentanwälte Ludwigsplatz 4
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
Former [1994/52]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree
Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Holmes, Michael John
Frank B. Dehn & Co. Imperial House 15-19 Kingsway
London WC2B 6UZ / GB
 03  09.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Pharmacia Aktiebolag
Patent Department
S-11287 Stockholm / SE
 04  10.03.1987  20.07.1987  ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
D-48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner, Dr.
Patentanwälte Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Sternwartstrasse 4 Postfach 86 06 49
D-81633 München / DE
Former [1991/31]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree
Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Holmes, Michael John
Frank B. Dehn & Co. Imperial House 15-19 Kingsway
London WC2B 6UZ / GB
 03  09.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Kabi Pharmacia AB
Patent Department
S-11287 Stockholm / SE
 04  10.03.1987  20.07.1987  ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
D-48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner, Dr.
Patentanwälte Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Sternwartstrasse 4 Postfach 86 06 49
D-81633 München / DE
Former [1991/10]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree
Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Holmes, Michael John
Frank B. Dehn & Co. Imperial House 15-19 Kingsway
London WC2B 6UZ / GB
 03  09.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
KabiVitrum AB
Patent Department
S-112 89 Stockholm / SE
 04  10.03.1987  20.07.1987  ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
D-48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner, Dr.
Patentanwälte Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Sternwartstrasse 4 Postfach 86 06 49
D-81633 München / DE
Former [1989/47]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree
Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Beckham, Robert William
Defence Research Agency Intellectual Property Department DRA Farnborough
Farnborough, Hants. GU14 6TD / GB
 03  09.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
KabiVitrum AB
Patent Department
S-112 89 Stockholm / SE
 04  10.03.1987  20.07.1987  ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
D-48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987  26.03.1987  ADMISSIBLE
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner, Dr.
Patentanwälte Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Sternwartstrasse 4 Postfach 86 06 49
D-81633 München / DE
Former [1987/19]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987   
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
 02  05.03.1987   
Central Blood Laboratories Authority 'The Crest'
Dagger Lane, Elstree
Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3AU / GB
Opponent's representative
Beckham, Robert William
Defence Research Agency Intellectual Property Department DRA Farnborough
Farnborough, Hants. GU14 6TD / GB
 03  09.03.1987   
KabiVitrum AB
Lindhagengatan 133
S-112 87 Stockholm / SE
Opponent's representative
Hjertman, Ivan T.
AB ASTRA Patent and Trade Mark Department
S-151 85 Södertälje / SE
 04  10.03.1987    ADMISSIBLE
RORER GROUP, Inc.
500 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington Pennsylvania 19034 / US
Opponent's representative
Patentanwälte Schulze Horn und Hoffmeister
Goldstrasse 36
D-48147 Münster / DE
 05  11.03.1987   
Yamada, Hideo
No. 1668-65, Yabe-cho, Totsuka-ku
Ykohama-shi, Kanagawa, 244 / JP
Opponent's representative
Kinzebach, Werner, Dr.
Patentanwälte Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner Sternwartstrasse 4 Postfach 86 06 49
D-81633 München / DE
Former [1987/18]
Opponent(s)01  26.02.1987    ADMISSIBLE
IMMUNO Aktiengesellschaft
Industriestrasse 67
A-1221 Wien / AT
Opponent's representative
Wolfram, Gustav, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Sonn, Pawloy, Weinzinger & Wolfram, Riemergasse 14
A-1010 Wien / AT
deletedDespatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
21.07.1987Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
31.03.1988Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
26.04.1988Communication of observations of patent proprietor (Time limit: M08)
11.11.1988Reply of parties involved to observations of patent proprietor
14.04.1992Despatch of a communication from the opposition division (Time limit: M02)
26.06.1992Reply to a communication from the opposition division
16.12.1992Date of oral proceedings
30.12.1992Despatch of a communication from the opposition division (Time limit: M04)
30.12.1992Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
05.04.1993Reply to a communication from the opposition division
18.11.1998Legal effect of revocation of patent [1999/22]
18.11.1998Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Appeal following opposition22.10.1993Appeal received No.  T0919/93
23.12.1993Statement of grounds filed
18.11.1998Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
22.05.1990Appeal received No.  T0449/90
09.08.1990Statement of grounds filed
05.12.1991Result of appeal procedure: continuation of opposition procedure
18.11.1998Date of oral proceedings
07.12.1998Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
18.04.1985Renewal fee patent year 03
30.04.1986Renewal fee patent year 04
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Documents cited:Search[A]US3041242  (BARR SR COURTLAND H, et al);
 [A]GB2000956  (NIIGATA ENGINEERING CO LTD)
 [X]  - BLOOD, vol. 58, no. 5, 1st September 1981, Washington (USA); A. RUBINSTEIN: "Heated lyophilized factor VIII concentrate and factor IX concentrate studies in Hemophilia A and B dogs"
 [X]  - PROCEEDINGS OF THE XIV CONGRESS OF THE WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA, 3rd-7th July 1981; A. RUBINSTEIN: "HEATED lyophilized factor VIII and factor IX concentrate".
 [A]  - XII INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON BLOOD TRANSFUSION ABSTRACTS, 17th-23rd August 1969, pages 473-474, Publis. "MIR", Moscow (USSR); G. Y. ROZENBERG et al.: "Thermoinactivation of Virus of Botkin's disease (Hopatite Virus) in dry dibrinogen and albumin preparations".
Examination   - BLOOD, vol. 58, no. 5, 1st September 1981, Washington (USA); A.RUBINSTEIN: "Heated lyophilized factor VIII concentrate and factor IX concentrate studies in Hemophilia A and B dogs", Abstract 650, 1051, 1054
    - PROCEEDINGS OF THE XIV CONGRESS OF THE WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA, 3rd-7th July 1981; A. RUBINSTEIN: "Heated lyophilized factor VIII and factor IX concentrate", Abstracts FC4, FC5
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