Filter Rod Maker

Patent No. EP2470032 (titled "Filter Rod Maker") was filed by Tobacco Research And Institute Proprietary on Aug 19, 2010. The application was issued on Dec 31, 2014.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HAUNI MASCHINENBAU	Sep 29, 2015	-

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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Mar 28, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 28, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 23, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 11, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 11, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 11, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 11, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Description
Sep 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 7, 2016
Request for change of name -opponent
May 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 17, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 9, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 2, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 29, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Non-scannable object
Sep 29, 2015
Non-scannable object
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 20, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 18, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 18, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 17, 2014
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 17, 2014
Request for change of applicant's representative
Apr 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 22, 2014
Claims
Apr 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 18, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2013
Examination started
Oct 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 30, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 30, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Oct 30, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 25, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 6, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 6, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 29, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 28, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 28, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 17, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 17, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Jan 17, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Jan 17, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 17, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 17, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 17, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 17, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 17, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 6, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 20, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Dec 20, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 20, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 20, 2011
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 20, 2011
Written opinion
Oct 20, 2011
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 20, 2011
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Sep 21, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 21, 2011
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/405
Sep 13, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Aug 31, 2011
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Aug 22, 2011
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees
Aug 22, 2011
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees - free text sheet
Jul 14, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 14, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 28, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 28, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 28, 2011
PCT demand form
Jun 28, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 23, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 3, 2011
Published international application - A1
Feb 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 13, 2010
Abstract
Sep 13, 2010
Claims
Sep 13, 2010
Description
Sep 13, 2010
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EP2470032

TOBACCO RESEARCH AND INSTITUTE PROPRIETARY

Application Number: EP10752629A
Filing Date: Aug 19, 2010
Status: Revoked; Mar 30, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 31, 2014
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