Control Body For An Electronic Smoking Article

Patent No. EP3110271 (titled "Control Body For An Electronic Smoking Article") was filed by RAI Strategic on Feb 23, 2015. The application was issued on Apr 5, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JAPAN TOBACCO	Jan 22, 2021	BANDPAY & GREUTER
PHILIP MORRIS	Jan 22, 2021	DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Mar 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 6, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 1, 2023
French translation of claims
Mar 1, 2023
German translation of the claims
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2023
Refund of fees
Jan 13, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 13, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 13, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 10, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 10, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 9, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 9, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 9, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2022
Notice of appeal
Aug 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 19, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 19, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 19, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 19, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 19, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2022
Non-scannable object
May 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 9, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 11, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 11, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 11, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 11, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 8, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 8, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 8, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 28, 2018
Examination started
Jun 26, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2017
Amendments received before examination
May 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 7, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 8, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 6, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 6, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 31, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 31, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 8, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 5, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 5, 2016
International preliminary examination report
Apr 5, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 5, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 5, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 5, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 23, 2016
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Mar 1, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 24, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 24, 2016
PCT demand form
Feb 24, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 24, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jan 28, 2016
International publication of the international search report
Nov 27, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Nov 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 22, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 3, 2015
Published international application - A2
Aug 14, 2015
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
Mar 16, 2015
Abstract
Mar 16, 2015
Annex
Mar 16, 2015
Claims
Mar 16, 2015
Description
Mar 16, 2015
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EP3110271

RAI STRATEGIC

Application Number: EP15710332A
Filing Date: Feb 23, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 3, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 5, 2023
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