Reduction Of Nitrosamines In Tobacco And Tobacco Products

Patent No. EP1322191 (titled "Reduction Of Nitrosamines In Tobacco And Tobacco Products") was filed by Baskevitch on Oct 3, 2001. The application was issued on Aug 1, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO	Nov 18, 2015	GILL

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jul 5, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 4, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 8, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 19, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 1, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 30, 2017
Annex to a communication
Oct 30, 2017
Annex to a communication
Oct 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 30, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 30, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 30, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 16, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 10, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 2, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2016
Request for change of applicant's representative
Jan 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Oct 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 22, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 22, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 3, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 8, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 8, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 28, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 22, 2014
Claims
Aug 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 2, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 27, 2012
Claims
Sep 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 3, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 3, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 29, 2008
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 19, 2008
Observations by third parties
Jul 19, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 19, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 19, 2008
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
May 25, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 14, 2007
Request for change of representative
Sep 11, 2006
Claims
Sep 11, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2006
Claims
Sep 5, 2006
Fax filed during the search and/or examination procedure
Sep 5, 2006
Fax filed during the search and/or examination procedure
Sep 5, 2006
Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure
Sep 5, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 3, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2006
Annex to the communication
Mar 1, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 1, 2004
Maintenance of the application
Aug 30, 2004
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 16, 2004
Annex to European Search report
Aug 16, 2004
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 16, 2004
European search report
Feb 18, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 2, 2004
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 20, 2004
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 18, 2003
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 9, 2003
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 20, 2003
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 31, 2003
Communication of transfer of rights/change of name of applicant
Oct 31, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 31, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 31, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 29, 2003
Annex
Sep 29, 2003
Annex
Sep 29, 2003
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Sep 29, 2003
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Sep 29, 2003
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Sep 29, 2003
Request concerning the applicant/representative
May 21, 2003
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 16, 2003
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 10, 2003
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 7, 2003
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 14, 2003
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 15, 2002
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 23, 2002
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 19, 2002
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2002
Copy of the international search report
Apr 11, 2002
Published international application - A1

EP1322191

BASKEVITCH

Application Number: EP01977464A
Filing Date: Oct 3, 2001
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 29, 2018
Publication Date: Aug 1, 2018
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