Heating Smokeable Material

Patent No. EP2975951 (titled "Heating Smokeable Material") was filed by British American Tobacco on Mar 19, 2014. The application was issued on Dec 5, 2018.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOFFMANN EITLE	Sep 5, 2019	WEICKMANN
NERUDIA	Sep 5, 2019	MEWBURN ELLIS
PHILIP MORRIS	Sep 5, 2019	HGF
JAPAN TOBACCO	Sep 4, 2019	BANDPAY & GREUTER

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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Sep 20, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 20, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 20, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 20, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 20, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 15, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 4, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 4, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Request for revocation of patent
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
Apr 23, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
Oct 9, 2020
Claims
Oct 9, 2020
Claims
Oct 9, 2020
Claims
Oct 9, 2020
Claims
Oct 9, 2020
Claims
Oct 9, 2020
Claims
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 27, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jul 22, 2020
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 9, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 8, 2020
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 8, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 1, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 28, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 28, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 28, 2020
Claims
Jan 28, 2020
Claims
Jan 28, 2020
Claims
Jan 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2019
Authorisation
Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 6, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
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Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
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Citation in opposition procedure - 032
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Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Sep 4, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 24, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 24, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Mar 2, 2018
Claims
Mar 2, 2018
Description
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2017
Annex to the communication
Oct 26, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2017
Examination started
May 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Amendments received before examination
May 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 3, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 30, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 5, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 29, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
May 18, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the applicant/patent proprietor
Oct 14, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 25, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Sep 25, 2014
Published international application - A1
Jul 29, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 29, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 29, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2014
Abstract
Mar 19, 2014
Claims
Mar 19, 2014
Description
Mar 19, 2014
Drawings

EP2975951

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

Application Number: EP14717683A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2014
Status: Revoked; Sep 17, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 5, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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EP2975951