Electronic Vapour Provision System

Patent No. EP3432957 (titled "Electronic Vapour Provision System") was filed by Nicoventures on Mar 21, 2017. The application was issued on Mar 10, 2021.

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
IMPERIAL TOBACCO	Dec 10, 2021	HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER
IMPERIAL TOBACCO	Dec 10, 2021	MEWBURN ELLIS
BEHRENDS	Dec 9, 2021	PELSTER BEHRENDS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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May 16, 2025
Refund of fees
May 14, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 14, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 14, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 14, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 14, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 14, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 12, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2025
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 9, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 8, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 9, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 9, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 9, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 9, 2025
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jan 24, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 24, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Dec 13, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Dec 13, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Dec 10, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 10, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 18, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 13, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Jul 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2024
Reply to appeal
Mar 1, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 1, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Feb 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Feb 27, 2024
Claims
Feb 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 18, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 18, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 18, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2023
Notice of appeal
Oct 30, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 24, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Means of redress
Oct 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 23, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 23, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 11, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Mar 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jan 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2023
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Dec 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 14, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 3, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 3, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 3, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 22, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 11, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 28, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 28, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 25, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 25, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 29, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 29, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 11, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 11, 2020
Request for change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2020
Claims
Jul 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jun 19, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jun 19, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 20, 2020
Examination started
Apr 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 26, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 26, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Apr 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 31, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 29, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 3, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 3, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 1, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 19, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 19, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jun 19, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 19, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 19, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 10, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 10, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 10, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 12, 2018
Written opinion
Mar 12, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 12, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Feb 23, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 12, 2018
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Feb 6, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2018
PCT demand form
Jan 22, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 22, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 22, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - drawings
Jan 22, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
Oct 17, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 17, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 28, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Sep 28, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jun 14, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Jun 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 13, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 31, 2017
Abstract
Mar 31, 2017
Claims
Mar 31, 2017
Description
Mar 31, 2017
Drawings
Mar 31, 2017
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Mar 31, 2017
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 31, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3432957

NICOVENTURES

Application Number: EP17714515A
Filing Date: Mar 21, 2017
Status: Revoked; May 16, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 10, 2021
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