Tobacco-Derived Casing Composition

Patent No. EP2667735 (titled "Tobacco-Derived Casing Composition") was filed by R J Reynolds Tobacco on Jan 27, 2012. The application was issued on Jul 5, 2017.

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
JAPAN TOBACCO	Mar 29, 2018	BANDPAY & GREUTER

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Oct 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 6, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 26, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 26, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Aug 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 29, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 29, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Jul 21, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jun 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 13, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
May 13, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
May 10, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 19, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 19, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 14, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 28, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
May 29, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
May 29, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 020
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jan 24, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Dec 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Dec 23, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 22, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 14, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 14, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2019
Means of redress
Aug 14, 2019
Means of redress
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jun 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 5, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Claims
Apr 26, 2019
Claims
Apr 26, 2019
Claims
Apr 26, 2019
Claims
Apr 26, 2019
Claims
Apr 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2018
Claims
Oct 16, 2018
Claims
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 29, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 24, 2017
French translation of claims
May 24, 2017
German translation of the claims
May 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 6, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 6, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Dec 20, 2016
Description
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 30, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 13, 2016
Claims
May 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 5, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 5, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2015
Examination started
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Dec 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 6, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 6, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 13, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 7, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 7, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 7, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 7, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 10, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 10, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 10, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 22, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 18, 2013
Written opinion
Jan 18, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jan 18, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jan 8, 2013
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Dec 18, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 18, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 27, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 27, 2012
PCT demand form
Nov 27, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 27, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 22, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 2, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 2, 2012
Published international application - A1
May 8, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 8, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 8, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 9, 2012
Abstract
Feb 9, 2012
Claims
Feb 9, 2012
Description
Feb 9, 2012
Drawings

EP2667735

R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO

Application Number: EP12705530A
Filing Date: Jan 27, 2012
Status: Revoked; Oct 21, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 5, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Tobacco-Derived Casing Composition

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2667735