Requests to amend a patent after grant
In the table below we provide you with information about applications we have received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office. The table also includes information about when you need to file an opposition if you wish to oppose the application to amend.
Where amendments have been filed electronically, you can obtain full details by selecting the patent number. If you are the patent owner(s), you should check these details carefully and inform us if there are any problems. Where amendments have been filed in paper form only, the symbol * appears in the table after the patent number.
In the case of amendments filed under section 75 before the court and under section 27 at the Office, reasons for the amendments are also provided.
You can obtain reasons for the amendments and full details of any amendments filed in paper form by contacting Litigation Section (telephone: +44 (0)1633 814334).
Opposition procedures
You need to ensure you follow the correct procedures and file your opposition within the deadline shown below.
| Section | Patents and Designs Journal number and date | Deadline for filing opposition | Patent number and title | International Classification | Proprietor (Court action number if any and address for service) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 | 6303 | 4 weeks | EP1599060 | HO4Q | MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
27 | 6303 | 4 weeks | EP1865629 | HO4B | MITSUBISHI DENKI K.K |
27 | 6303 | 4 weeks | EP1865630 | HO4B | MITSUBISHI DENKI K.K |
| 75 | 6302 3 March 2010 | 14 days | EP0822199  (8Kb)N-terminally monopegylated polypeptides and process for their preparation | C07K | AMGEN INC McDermott, Will and Emery UK LLP, 7 Bishopsgate London EC2N 3AR GC09 C04064 |
| 75 | 6302 3 March 2010 | 14 days | EP0733067 (14Kb) N-terminally chemically modified protein compositions and methods | C07K | AMGEN INC McDermott, Will and Emery UK LLP, 7 Bishopsgate London EC2N 3AR GC09 C04064 |
| 75 | 6298 3 February 2010 | 14 days | EP1386617 (90Kb) Method for the in vitro diagnosis of type II porcine circovirus infection and diagnostic reagents | A61K | MERIAL THE QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN HC09C00779 Bird & Bird LLP 15 Fetter Lane LONDON EC4A 1JP |
| 27 | 6298 3 February 2010 | 4 weeks | EP1679933 * Mobile communication system for controlling communication mode | HO4Q | MITSUBUSHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
| 75 | 6297 27 January 2010 | 14 days | EP0909499 * Telephone identification calling apparatus and procedures | H04M | YOZMOT 33 LTD HC09 C00090 Bristows 100 Victoria Embankment LONDON EC4Y 0DH |
| 75 | 6297 27 January 2010 | 14 days | EP1252779 * Method and device for managing mobile telephone messages | H04K | IPCOM GMBH & CO. KG HC08 C02526 Bristows 100 Victoria Embankment LONDON EC4Y 0DH |
| 75 | 6297 27 January 2010 | 14 days | EP1287716 * Device and method for setting up a subsequent connection for a data transmission via a mobile telecommunications system, after the termination of the first | H04K | IPCOM GMBH & CO. KG HC08 C02526 Bristows 100 Victoria Embankment LONDON EC4Y 0DH |
| 27 | 6296 20 January 2010 | 4 weeks | EP1193829 * Stator for rotary electromechanical device | H02K | MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
| 75 | 6294 6 January 2010 | 14 days | EP0742989 * Process for transmitting data in packets in a mobile radio system | HO4Q | Allen & Overy LLP One Bishops Square London E1 6AD |
| 27 | 6291 16 December 2009 | 4 weeks | GB2414544 * A method of compensating a density log | G01V | REEVES WIRELINE TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
| 27 | 6290 9 December 2009 | 4 weeks | GB2409908 * Signal transmitting cable | G02B | EMTELLE UK LIMITED |
| 75 | 6288 25 November 2009 | 14 days | GB2427708 * Projection apparatus and method for pepper’s ghost illusion | G03B | MUSION SYSTEMS LIMITED PAT 09050 Denton Wilde Sapte LLP One Fleet Place LONDON EC4M 7WS |
| 27 | 6288 25 November 2009 | 4 weeks | GB2405443* Locking bolt | EO5B | MAYPOLE LIMITED |
| 27 | 6288 25 November 2009 | 4 weeks | GB2359120 (167Kb) Pipework connection arrangement | F16L | BRISTAN GROUP LIMITED |
| 27 | 6284 28 October 2009 | 4 weeks | GB2409703 (200Kb) Water supply installation for mobile vehicle | B60P | MUNSTER SIMMS ENGINEERING LIMITED |
| 27 | 6284 28 October 2009 | 4 weeks | EP1327597 * Elevator device | B66B | MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
| 75 | 6283 21 October 2009 | 14 days | EP0932320 * Email system with radio device and server | H04Q | MOTOROLA INC HC08 C02841 DLA Piper UK LLP 3 Noble Street LONDON EC2V 7EE |
| 27 | 6283 21 October 2009 | 4 weeks | GB2417194 * Mop wringer and adaptor | A47L | RONALD ALEXANDER YOUNG |