Improved Atomizing Electronic Cigarette

Patent No. EP2404515 (titled "Improved Atomizing Electronic Cigarette") was filed by Fontem on Jan 28, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 9, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EISENFUHR SPEISER	Jun 9, 2016	EISENFUHR SPEISER
JOYETECH DEUTSCHLAND GMBH	Jun 9, 2016	HERMANN
PHILIP MORRIS	Apr 27, 2016	GRITSCHNEDER
NICOVENTURES	Nov 20, 2015	D YOUNG
JT INTERNATIONAL S.A.	Sep 10, 2015	ISARPATENT

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.

Date
Description

Sep 25, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 19, 2018
Refund of fees
Sep 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 13, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 3, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
May 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2018
Annex to a communication
Mar 20, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jun 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 27, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jan 27, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jan 27, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 17, 2016
Authorisation
Oct 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 17, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 17, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 17, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2016
Authorisation
Oct 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jul 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 17, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Mar 10, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2015
Withdrawal of an opposition
Nov 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 13, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 28, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2015
Request for further processing
Jun 8, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Dec 19, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 19, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 19, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 30, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 30, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 30, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 30, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 17, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 11, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2014
Observations by third parties
Feb 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 18, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Feb 18, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Feb 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Dec 24, 2013
Translation of priority document
Nov 4, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 4, 2013
Invitation to file a translation of the previous application
Oct 22, 2013
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Oct 16, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 16, 2013
European search opinion
Oct 16, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Oct 3, 2013
Observations by third parties
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 20, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 22, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
May 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 9, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Mar 19, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 18, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 18, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 6, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jun 15, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 15, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jun 15, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 7, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 30, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2011
Abstract
Nov 30, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Nov 16, 2011
Note on telephone consultation
Sep 9, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2011
Claims
Sep 9, 2011
Description
Sep 9, 2011
Drawings
Sep 9, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 29, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 29, 2011
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 27, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 7, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 19, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Aug 19, 2010
Copy of the translated international search report
Aug 19, 2010
International publication pamphlet

EP2404515

FONTEM

Application Number: EP10740882
Filing Date: Jan 28, 2010
Publication Date: Sep 9, 2015
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Improved Atomizing Electronic Cigarette

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Dossier Documents

EP2404515