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Aerosol Suction Device, And Its Sucking Method

Patent No. EP2047880 (titled "Aerosol Suction Device, And Its Sucking Method") was filed by Japan Tobacco on Jul 20, 2007. The application was issued on Aug 30, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PHILIP MORRIS	May 30, 2018	PONDER

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 6, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 20, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 20, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 20, 2020
Means of redress
Feb 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 20, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Claims
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 8, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 14, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 3, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 5, 2017
Refund of fees
Jun 28, 2017
Refund of fees
Jun 27, 2017
Cancellation of communication under Rule 112(1) EPC
Jun 27, 2017
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2017
Request for further processing
Jun 8, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 10, 2017
French translation of claims
Apr 10, 2017
German translation of the claims
Dec 16, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 16, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 16, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 4, 2016
Examination started
Mar 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 15, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 15, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 29, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 29, 2014
European search opinion
Sep 29, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Feb 21, 2014
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Feb 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2014
General enquiry
Feb 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 22, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 14, 2011
Submission concerning representation
May 19, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 19, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 18, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 10, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 25, 2009
Translation of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 24, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 17, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2009
Abstract
Feb 17, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 17, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Feb 17, 2009
Claims
Feb 17, 2009
Description
Feb 17, 2009
Drawings
Feb 17, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 10, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 11, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 19, 2008
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 27, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 27, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 7, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Feb 7, 2008
Copy of the translated international search report
Feb 7, 2008
International publication pamphlet

EP2047880

JAPAN TOBACCO

Application Number: EP07791045A
Filing Date: Jul 20, 2007
Status: Revoked; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2017
External Links: Slate, EP2047880B1, Google Patents

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