Inhalation Device With Integrated Electronics Module

Patent No. EP3551263 (titled "Inhalation Device With Integrated Electronics Module") was filed by Norton Waterford on Dec 5, 2017. The application was issued on Jun 10, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VECTURA DELIVERY DEVICES	Mar 9, 2021	CLARKE

Dossier Documents

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Feb 9, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 9, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 20, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 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
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 30, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 22, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 22, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Mar 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 9, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 14, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2020
German translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 20, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 20, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 20, 2019
Examination started
Sep 18, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 12, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 12, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 2, 2019
Information regarding early processing
Jun 24, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 29, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 29, 2019
Amendments received before examination
May 29, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 23, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 23, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 23, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 23, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 24, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 24, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 5, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 3, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 14, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jun 14, 2018
Published international application - A1
Feb 27, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Feb 23, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 23, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 23, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 19, 2018
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Dec 21, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Dec 20, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Dec 20, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 15, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
Abstract
Dec 5, 2017
Claims
Dec 5, 2017
Description
Dec 5, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 5, 2017
Drawings
Dec 5, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3551263

NORTON WATERFORD

Application Number: EP17811276A
Filing Date: Dec 5, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 10, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 10, 2020
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