Non-Combustion Article For Flavor Inhalation

Patent No. EP2412396 (titled "Non-Combustion Article For Flavor Inhalation") was filed by Japan Tobacco on Mar 19, 2010. The application was issued on Oct 18, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NICOVENTURES	Mar 12, 2019	VENNER SHIPLEY

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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Sep 21, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 21, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 20, 2023
Refund of fees
Sep 15, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 13, 2023
French translation of claims
Sep 13, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 12, 2023
French translation of claims
Sep 12, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 12, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 12, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 2, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 27, 2023
Refund of fees
Mar 23, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 23, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 20, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 26, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 26, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2023
Notice of appeal
Nov 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 10, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 11, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 22, 2020
Submission concerning representation
May 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Apr 9, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Apr 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 17, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 10, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 10, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 10, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 10, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 6, 2017
Examination started
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Maintenance of the application
Mar 10, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 22, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 22, 2017
European search opinion
Feb 22, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 22, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Feb 9, 2017
Search started
Mar 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 7, 2016
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Feb 29, 2016
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Jan 22, 2016
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
May 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 2, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 22, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 12, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Mar 12, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 14, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Nov 22, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2011
Deficiencies in designation of inventor
Nov 1, 2011
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 10, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 10, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 6, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 23, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2011
Abstract
Sep 23, 2011
Claims
Sep 23, 2011
Description
Sep 23, 2011
Drawings
Sep 23, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 3, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 30, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Sep 30, 2010
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 30, 2010
International publication pamphlet

EP2412396

JAPAN TOBACCO

Application Number: EP10756023A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 15, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 18, 2023
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