Protection Of Aperture Plate During Aerosol Generation

Patent No. EP3672734 (titled "Protection Of Aperture Plate During Aerosol Generation") was filed by Stamford Devices on Aug 23, 2018. The application was issued on Sep 22, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VECTURA	Jun 16, 2022	CLARKE

Dossier Documents

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Aug 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 12, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 8, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 8, 2024
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 8, 2024
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 8, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 8, 2024
Means of redress
May 8, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 8, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 8, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 8, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 8, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jan 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 22, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 22, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 22, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2023
Annex to a communication
May 4, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 11, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 11, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 11, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2022
Authorisation
Nov 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 25, 2022
Communication concerning signing of documents
Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2022
Authorisation
Oct 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 6, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 4, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 22, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 16, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2022
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 26, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 17, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 17, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 29, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 29, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 29, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 18, 2021
Examination started
Nov 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 10, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 5, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2020
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 5, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 5, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 15, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2020
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 30, 2020
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 21, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 1, 2020
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 30, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 30, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 30, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 30, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2020
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 14, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 14, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 7, 2020
Document concerning representation
Oct 30, 2019
Information regarding early processing
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 20, 2019
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 28, 2019
Copy of the international search report
Feb 28, 2019
Published international application - A1
Oct 26, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 26, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 26, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 31, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 30, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 29, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Aug 27, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2018
Abstract
Aug 23, 2018
Claims
Aug 23, 2018
Description
Aug 23, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 23, 2018
Drawings
Aug 23, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Aug 23, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO

EP3672734

STAMFORD DEVICES

Application Number: EP18755498A
Filing Date: Aug 23, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 8, 2024
Publication Date: Sep 22, 2021
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