Smoking Article Filter

Patent No. EP3651591 (titled "Smoking Article Filter") was filed by Essentra Filter Products PTE on Oct 1, 2018. The application was issued on Dec 9, 2020.

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
NEMUNO BANGA	Sep 9, 2021	VIESUNAITE
IMPERIAL TOBACCO	Aug 11, 2021	MEWBURN ELLIS

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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Sep 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 20, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 9, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Mar 23, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Mar 23, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Mar 23, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Mar 23, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
General authorisation
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 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 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 22, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 22, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 22, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 21, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Sep 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Sep 13, 2021
General authorisation
Sep 13, 2021
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 13, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 12, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 2, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 2, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 7, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 7, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jul 20, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2020
Examination started
Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Matter concerning the application
Apr 23, 2020
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 22, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2020
Refund of fees
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 31, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 20, 2020
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 17, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 17, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 17, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 17, 2020
Confirmation of effective date of early entry
Feb 14, 2020
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Request for entry into the European phase
May 10, 2019
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 10, 2019
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 11, 2019
Copy of the international search report
Apr 11, 2019
Published international application - A1
Feb 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2019
Abstract
Feb 13, 2019
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Feb 13, 2019
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Jan 15, 2019
ISR: cited documents
Jan 11, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 11, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 11, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 30, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Nov 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Nov 2, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Nov 2, 2018
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Oct 23, 2018
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Oct 23, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 23, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 19, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 8, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
Abstract
Oct 1, 2018
Claims
Oct 1, 2018
Description
Oct 1, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 1, 2018
Drawings
Oct 1, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3651591

ESSENTRA FILTER PRODUCTS PTE

Application Number: EP18783398A
Filing Date: Oct 1, 2018
Status: Revoked; Sep 22, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 9, 2020
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