Atomization Device And Electronic Cigarette Containing Same

Patent No. EP3228198 (titled "Atomization Device And Electronic Cigarette Containing Same") was filed by Joyetech Changzhou Electronics on Aug 20, 2015. The application was issued on Feb 12, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN	Nov 12, 2020	-

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Aug 26, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 26, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 26, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2025
Means of redress
Aug 26, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2025
Amended description with annotations
Mar 25, 2025
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 29, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 29, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 18, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 18, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 18, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 10, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2024
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 5, 2024
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 27, 2024
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jun 27, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2024
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2024
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 19, 2024
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 3, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 13, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2022
Request for correction
Jul 22, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 4, 2022
Refund of fees
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2022
Request for correction
Jun 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 2, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 2, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2022
Notice of appeal
May 18, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 18, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2022
Notice of appeal
May 9, 2022
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
May 9, 2022
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Apr 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Request for correction
Mar 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 18, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 13, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 12, 2020
International publication pamphlet
Nov 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 16, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 25, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 25, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Description
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 20, 2019
Annex to the communication
May 20, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2019
Claims
Mar 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 5, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 5, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2018
Examination started
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jul 17, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jun 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2018
Translation of priority document
Jun 29, 2018
Translation of priority document
Jun 29, 2018
Translation of priority document
Jun 13, 2018
Refund of fees
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 3, 2018
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 3, 2018
Invitation to file a translation of the previous application
Dec 8, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 8, 2017
European search opinion
Dec 8, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Dec 8, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Nov 24, 2017
Search started
Sep 13, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Abstract
Jul 3, 2017
Claims
Jul 3, 2017
Description
Jul 3, 2017
Drawings
Jul 3, 2017
Priority search results
Jul 3, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 27, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 27, 2017
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 21, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 5, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 5, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 5, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 16, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jun 16, 2016
Copy of the translated international search report
Jun 16, 2016
International publication pamphlet

EP3228198

JOYETECH CHANGZHOU ELECTRONICS

Application Number: EP15867132A
Filing Date: Aug 20, 2015
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jan 10, 2020
Publication Date: Feb 12, 2020
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