Electronic Smoking Article With Improved Storage Means

Patent No. EP2967147 (titled "Electronic Smoking Article With Improved Storage Means") was filed by RAI Strategic on Mar 13, 2014. The application was issued on Nov 22, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MERH MATIAS ERNY REICHL HOFFMANN	Jul 30, 2020	MERH MATIAS ERNY REICHL HOFFMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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Oct 26, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 26, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 11, 2023
French translation of claims
Oct 11, 2023
German translation of the claims
Oct 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 31, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 31, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 24, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 19, 2023
Refund of fees
Jul 18, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 18, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 1, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 1, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2023
Notice of appeal
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 13, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 22, 2022
Description
Jul 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 3, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 29, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jan 11, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 11, 2021
Description
Jan 11, 2021
Description
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 20, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 20, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 30, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 30, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 30, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 10, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 1, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 1, 2019
Information about intention to grant a patent
Oct 1, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 1, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 1, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2019
Claims
Sep 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Sep 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 17, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 14, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 14, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 14, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 4, 2019
Claims
Jan 4, 2019
Description
Jan 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 6, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2018
Examination started
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 21, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 23, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 27, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 18, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 27, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 25, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 22, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 7, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 15, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Jul 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 15, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 23, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 23, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 23, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 23, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
May 28, 2015
Written opinion
May 28, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
May 28, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 31, 2015
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees
Mar 31, 2015
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees - free text sheet
Feb 10, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 29, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jan 20, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 13, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 13, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 13, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jan 13, 2015
PCT demand form
Jan 13, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 13, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Oct 22, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 2, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Oct 2, 2014
Published international application - A1
Aug 22, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 22, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 22, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 16, 2014
Annex
Apr 30, 2014
Annex
Apr 7, 2014
Abstract
Apr 7, 2014
Annex
Apr 7, 2014
Claims
Apr 7, 2014
Description
Apr 7, 2014
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Application Number: EP14716162A
Filing Date: Mar 13, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 20, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 22, 2023
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