Heating Smokable Material

Patent No. EP2753203 (titled "Heating Smokable Material") was filed by British American Tobacco on Aug 24, 2012. The application was issued on Dec 14, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FONTEM VENTURES	Jan 2, 2019	GULDE & PARTNER
PHILIP MORRIS	Dec 27, 2018	MORF
JAPAN TOBACCO	Dec 24, 2018	HOFFMANN EITLE

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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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Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 7, 2022
French translation of claims
Nov 7, 2022
German translation of the claims
Nov 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 5, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 5, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 5, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 5, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 29, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 26, 2022
Refund of fees
Jul 22, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 22, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 22, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 22, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 19, 2022
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 18, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
Mar 18, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Feb 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Feb 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 9, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 2, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 2, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 2, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Nov 16, 2020
General authorisation
Nov 16, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Oct 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jul 22, 2020
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Apr 9, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 9, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 3, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2019
Request for the date of publication in citations
Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jan 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Jan 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Dec 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Dec 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Dec 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Dec 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Dec 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Feb 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2018
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 9, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 9, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 18, 2017
Examination started
Jun 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 18, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the applicant/patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jan 13, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 3, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 30, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 25, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 17, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 16, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 16, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 14, 2013
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Mar 14, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jan 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2012
Abstract
Aug 24, 2012
Claims
Aug 24, 2012
Description
Aug 24, 2012
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EP2753203

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

Application Number: EP12750771A
Filing Date: Aug 24, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 11, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 14, 2022
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EP2753203