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Aerosol Delivery Device Including A Positive Displacement Aerosol Delivery Mechanism

Patent No. EP3062645 (titled "Aerosol Delivery Device Including A Positive Displacement Aerosol Delivery Mechanism") was filed by RAI Strategic on Oct 29, 2014. The application was issued on Aug 30, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PHILIP MORRIS	Feb 4, 2019	HGF

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Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 31, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 21, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 21, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jul 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 25, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 25, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 17, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 17, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 17, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 7, 2022
Refund of fees
Sep 5, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 5, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 12, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 12, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 11, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 2, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 19, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Reply to appeal
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 22, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2021
Claims
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 21, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 21, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2021
Notice of appeal
Apr 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 18, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 18, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 13, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 13, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Feb 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 14, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 28, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2017
Examination started
Jan 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jan 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 10, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 6, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 5, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 30, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 27, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 21, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 18, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 18, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 15, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 15, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 12, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Nov 12, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 12, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 12, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 22, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 10, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Aug 25, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 14, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 14, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 14, 2015
PCT demand form
Aug 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 14, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 27, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 27, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 7, 2015
Copy of the international search report
May 7, 2015
Published international application - A1
Feb 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 7, 2014
Abstract
Nov 7, 2014
Annex
Nov 7, 2014
Claims
Nov 7, 2014
Description
Nov 7, 2014
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EP3062645

RAI STRATEGIC

Application Number: EP14799607A
Filing Date: Oct 29, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2023
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