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Device And Method For Controlling An Electrical Heater To Limit Temperature According To Desired Temperature Profile Over Time

Patent No. EP3282871 (titled "Device And Method For Controlling An Electrical Heater To Limit Temperature According To Desired Temperature Profile Over Time") was filed by Philip Morris on Apr 11, 2016. The application was issued on Mar 20, 2024.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JAPAN TOBACCO	Mar 12, 2020	GILL JENNINGS & EVERY
NICOVENTURES	Mar 12, 2020	D YOUNG

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Feb 22, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 22, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 22, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 13, 2024
French translation of claims
Feb 13, 2024
German translation of the claims
Feb 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 22, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 22, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 16, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 7, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 7, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 7, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
Means of redress
Aug 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2019
Refund of fees
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 5, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Feb 18, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Feb 11, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Feb 5, 2019
Observations by third parties
Nov 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 25, 2018
Examination started
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 23, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 23, 2018
Amendments received before examination
May 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 24, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 10, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 30, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 25, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
May 23, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
May 23, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
May 23, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 8, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 20, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jul 8, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jul 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 13, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Apr 19, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Apr 15, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2016
Abstract
Apr 11, 2016
Claims
Apr 11, 2016
Description
Apr 11, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 11, 2016
Drawings
Apr 11, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Apr 11, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3282871

PHILIP MORRIS

Application Number: EP16719249A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 16, 2024
Publication Date: Mar 20, 2024
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