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Aerosol Guiding Device And Aerosol Generating System Comprising Said Aerosol Guiding Device

Patent No. EP3253237 (titled "Aerosol Guiding Device And Aerosol Generating System Comprising Said Aerosol Guiding Device") was filed by Japan Tobacco on Feb 5, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 10, 2019.

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Patent Oppositions (4)

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
LANG & TOMERIUS	Jan 10, 2020	-
NERUDIA	Jan 10, 2020	WARD
PHILIP MORRIS	Jan 10, 2020	HGF
NICOVENTURES	Jan 9, 2020	D YOUNG

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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Aug 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 22, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 10, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 10, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 10, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 10, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 10, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 10, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2023
Means of redress
May 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 8, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 24, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 21
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 22
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 23
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 24
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 25
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Nov 23, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 10, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jun 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 29, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jan 10, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 9, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 9, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 24, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 28, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 3, 2018
Examination started
Mar 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Mar 28, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Mar 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 22, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 23, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 19, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 30, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 11, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Aug 11, 2016
Published international application - A1
Mar 29, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Mar 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 25, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 23, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Feb 15, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 10, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Abstract
Feb 5, 2016
Claims
Feb 5, 2016
Description
Feb 5, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 5, 2016
Drawings
Feb 5, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3253237

JAPAN TOBACCO

Application Number: EP16703131A
Filing Date: Feb 5, 2016
Status: Revoked; Aug 25, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 10, 2019
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