Fleece For Smokeless Tobacco

Patent No. EP2692254 (titled "Fleece For Smokeless Tobacco") was filed by British American Tobacco on Jul 24, 2013. The application was issued on Mar 6, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NONWOVENN	Dec 5, 2019	MEWBURN ELLIS

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 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 23, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 2, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Sep 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 9, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Aug 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 20, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 14, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Description
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 22, 2018
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 22, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Claims
Nov 13, 2017
Claims
Nov 13, 2017
Claims
Nov 13, 2017
Description
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 25, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 11, 2017
Observations by third parties
Mar 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 2, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jul 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 24, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 10, 2014
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 9, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 28, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 28, 2013
European search opinion
Nov 28, 2013
European search report
Nov 19, 2013
Search started
Nov 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 26, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 26, 2013
Priority document
Jul 24, 2013
Abstract
Jul 24, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 24, 2013
Annex
Jul 24, 2013
Claims
Jul 24, 2013
Description
Jul 24, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 24, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 24, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 24, 2013
Drawings
Jul 24, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2692254

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

Application Number: EP13177887A
Filing Date: Jul 24, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 6, 2019
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