Power Supply System For Portable Aerosol-Generating Device

Patent No. EP2800487 (titled "Power Supply System For Portable Aerosol-Generating Device") was filed by Philip Morris on Dec 28, 2012. The application was issued on Jun 19, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WITHERS & ROGERS LLPJONES NICHOLASWRIGHT HOWARD WALLIN NICHOLAS	Mar 28, 2017	EDSON

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

May 23, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 23, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 17, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 9, 2019
French translation of claims
May 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 25, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 12, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 1, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 1, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 1, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 18, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 13, 2017
Claims
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 27, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 16, 2017
Submission concerning representation
May 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 9, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 5, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 2, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 19, 2016
French translation of claims
May 19, 2016
German translation of the claims
May 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 3, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jan 5, 2016
Examination started
Apr 24, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 13, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 13, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 13, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 13, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 13, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jan 13, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jan 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Oct 15, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 26, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 26, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 7, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 12, 2014
Free text
Jun 12, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 16, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 25, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Mar 25, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 25, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 25, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 25, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 23, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 10, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 10, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 10, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 7, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 7, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 7, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 7, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jan 7, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 7, 2014
Written opinion
Jan 7, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jan 7, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Dec 10, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 29, 2013
PCT demand form
Nov 29, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 29, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 29, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 28, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 28, 2013
PCT demand form
Nov 28, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 28, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 28, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 17, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Oct 17, 2013
International publication of the international search report
Aug 28, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 28, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 28, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 7, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 30, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 11, 2013
Published international application - A2
Dec 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2012
Abstract
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)

EP2800487

PHILIP MORRIS

Application Number: EP12819069A
Filing Date: Dec 28, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 17, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2019
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