90/012,293COMBINATION IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTROLLED RELEASE LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA DOSAGE FORMS7,094,427Closed

Status

Reexamination Certificate Issued

Filed

Jun 15, 2012

Last Updated

Dec 14, 2017

Art Unit

3991

Requester

Unknown

Requester Law Firm

Robins Law Group

Requested By

Third Party

Patent OwnerInferred

Impax Laboratories Inc.

Sector (CPC)

ALife Sciences & Consumer
A61Medical & Pharmaceutical
A61KPharmaceutical Preparations

USPC

424Drug, Bio-Affecting And Body Treating Compositions

Reexam History (116 events)

Dec 14, 2017REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
Dec 3, 2017RXPUBSReexam Forwarded to Office of Publications
Nov 24, 2017MRNRCRX - Mail Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexam Certificate
Oct 4, 2017RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Sep 27, 2017RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Jul 6, 2017MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Jun 19, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 13, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 13, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 13, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jun 13, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
May 25, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 30, 2017RXC.ADRReexam - Correspondence Address Change for Third Party Requester
Mar 21, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Mar 21, 2017WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Mar 21, 2017RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Mar 6, 2017ROPNRX - Reopen Prsecution after PTAB Decision
Nov 23, 2016RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Nov 23, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 26, 2016MAPDPMail PTAB Decision on Appeal - Affirmed in Part
Sep 26, 2016MAPDNMail - PTAB Decision with new grounds of rejection
Sep 23, 2016APDPPTAB Decision - Examiner Affirmed in Part
Jun 3, 2016RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Jun 3, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 3, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 3, 2016WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jun 3, 2016RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jun 3, 2016RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Jun 3, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Apr 13, 2016APCHConfirmation of Hearing by Appellant
Mar 31, 2016APNHNotification of Appeal Hearing
Mar 30, 2016APNHNotification of Appeal Hearing
Feb 1, 2016AP_DK_MDocketing Notice Mailed to Appellant
Jan 29, 2016APASAssignment of Appeal Number
Jan 21, 2016APWDAppeal Awaiting PTAB Docketing
Jan 12, 2016RXBPAIReexam Forwarded to PTAB
Dec 9, 2015RXPTGRReexam Petition Decision - Granted
Dec 9, 2015MRTGRRX - Mail Petition Decision - Granted
Dec 4, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Dec 4, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Dec 4, 2015RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Dec 4, 2015RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Dec 4, 2015WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Nov 13, 2015RXPET.Receipt of Petition in a Reexam
Nov 13, 2015RXFEE.Fee Payment Only Filed
Nov 13, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 10, 2015MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
May 22, 2015RXAPRBReply Brief Filed
May 22, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 22, 2015RXRQOHRequest for Oral Hearing
Mar 23, 2015MRAEARX - Mail Examiners Answer
Jan 26, 2015RXAP.BAppeal Brief Filed
Jan 26, 2015RXAPBRAppeal Brief Review Complete
Jan 26, 2015RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 15, 2015MRADVRX - Mail Reexam - Advisory Action (or Supplemental)
Dec 29, 2014RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Dec 29, 2014RXSAFRSupplemental Amendment after Final Rejection
Dec 10, 2014MRADVRX - Mail Reexam - Advisory Action (or Supplemental)
Nov 25, 2014RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 25, 2014RXN/APNotice of Appeal Filed
Nov 25, 2014RXN/APNotice of Appeal Filed
Nov 24, 2014RXAAF.Response to Final Filed (or Ready for Examiner Action)
Nov 24, 2014RXAAF.Response to Final Filed (or Ready for Examiner Action)
Nov 24, 2014RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 7, 2014C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Nov 7, 2014PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Nov 3, 2014MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
Oct 31, 2014RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Oct 14, 2014MRADVRX - Mail Reexam - Advisory Action (or Supplemental)
Sep 25, 2014RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 25, 2014RXAAF.Response to Final Filed (or Ready for Examiner Action)
Jul 27, 2014RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Jul 25, 2014MRXFRRX - Mail Final Rejection
Mar 6, 2014PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Mar 5, 2014C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Mar 4, 2014RXSA..Supplemental Response after Non-Final Rejection
Mar 4, 2014RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Mar 4, 2014RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Mar 4, 2014RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 13, 2014MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Nov 20, 2013MRTGRRX - Mail Petition Decision - Granted
Nov 20, 2013RXPTGRReexam Petition Decision - Granted
Nov 4, 2013RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Nov 4, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 4, 2013RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Nov 4, 2013RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Nov 4, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 4, 2013RXPET.Receipt of Petition in a Reexam
Jun 11, 2013MRXG.RX - Mail Extension of Time Period for Response Granted
Jun 7, 2013RXRQ/TRequest for Extension of Time
Jun 7, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 3, 2013MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Feb 20, 2013MR327RX - Mail Miscellaneous Communication to Applicant
Feb 19, 2013RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Feb 19, 2013RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Feb 14, 2013RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Oct 29, 2012RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Sep 25, 2012RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Sep 25, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 25, 2012RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Sep 25, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Jul 31, 2012NRX.Notice of Reexam Published in Official Gazette
Jul 11, 2012DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Jun 29, 2012RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
Jun 29, 2012MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Jun 29, 2012RXTTLRPTTitle Report
Jun 29, 2012RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
Jun 29, 2012MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Jun 29, 2012RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
Jun 27, 2012RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Jun 15, 2012RXOSUCOrig Req Receipt Corrected
Jun 15, 2012RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jun 15, 2012RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
May 11, 2012RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
May 11, 2012WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
May 11, 2012RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed

Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC

PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)

None found

Federal Circuit (CAFC)

None found

Terminal Disclaimer

None found

Prosecution History

None found

Maintenance Fees

Grant
Aug 22, 2006
3.5-yr
Feb 22, 2010
7.5-yr
Feb 22, 2014
11.5-yr
Feb 22, 2018
Expiry
Sep 12, 2022

Entity Status

Large Entity

Expires

Sep 12, 2022 (expired)

Other

USPTO Event: Expire PatentUSPTO Event: Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed

Assignments

2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015FiledLARRY HSUANN F. HSUCHIEN-HSUAN HANIMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTBARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENTWELLS FARGO BANKReleaseBARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENTReleaseIMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.Security InterestROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS COLLATERAL AGENTRelease
AssignmentReel/Frame: 014606/0668Recorded: May 6, 2004

From

CHIEN-HSUAN HANInventor
Apr 29, 2004
ANN F. HSUInventor
Apr 28, 2004
LARRY HSUInventor
Apr 27, 2004

To

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.

OtherReel/Frame: 026112/0133Recorded: Apr 12, 2011

From

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.
Feb 11, 2011

To

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

ReleaseReel/Frame: 035070/0860Recorded: Feb 23, 2015

From

WELLS FARGO BANK
Feb 11, 2015

To

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC

OtherReel/Frame: 035182/0443Recorded: Mar 11, 2015

From

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.
Mar 9, 2015

To

BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT

ReleaseReel/Frame: 036051/0951Recorded: Jul 2, 2015

From

BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Jun 30, 2015

To

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC., AS GRANTOR

Security InterestReel/Frame: 036253/0530Recorded: Aug 5, 2015

From

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.
Aug 4, 2015

To

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT

ReleaseReel/Frame: 046078/0600Recorded: May 4, 2018

From

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
May 4, 2018

To

IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.