An Aerosol Generating Device And System With Improved Airflow

Patent No. EP2800486 (titled "An Aerosol Generating Device And System With Improved Airflow") was filed by Philip Morris on Dec 28, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 31, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WITHERS & ROGERS	May 25, 2017	EDSON

Dossier Documents

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Mar 6, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 6, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 1, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 20, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 20, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 3, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 1, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 14, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 14, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 22, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 22, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 22, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 28, 2016
Examination started
Mar 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 9, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 9, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 9, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 12, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 6, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 6, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 2, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 14, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Aug 14, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Aug 14, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 14, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 14, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 14, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 22, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 22, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 24, 2014
Written opinion
Jun 24, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jun 24, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
May 16, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 15, 2014
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Apr 14, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 10, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Apr 10, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Mar 31, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 18, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 18, 2014
PCT demand form
Mar 18, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 18, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 18, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Mar 17, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 17, 2014
PCT demand form
Mar 17, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 17, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 30, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 11, 2013
Published international application - A2
Apr 4, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 4, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 4, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 4, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 20, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 20, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2012
Abstract
Dec 28, 2012
Annex
Dec 28, 2012
Claims
Dec 28, 2012
Description
Dec 28, 2012
Drawings
Dec 28, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Dec 28, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Dec 28, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2800486

PHILIP MORRIS

Application Number: EP12818791A
Filing Date: Dec 28, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 8, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016
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