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Imperial Tobacco competitive analysis

Latest oppositions filed by Imperial Tobacco

Explore patent oppositions filed by Imperial Tobacco against competitors, revealing strategic technology disputes and market positioning.

Last updated on: Jan 15, 2026
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition Date
EP3945894
Method Of Assembly And Apparatus For Heating Aerosolisable MaterialNICOVENTURESNov 12, 2025
EP4072332
Moist Oral CompositionsNICOVENTURESSep 11, 2025
EP4072330
Oral Products With Reduced IrritationNICOVENTURESSep 9, 2025
EP4225060
Aerosol-Generating Article Having A Shredded Tobacco Substrate And An Upstream SectionPHILIP MORRISSep 4, 2025
EP4225064
Aerosol-Generating Article With Upstream Section, Hollow Tubular Element And Mouthpiece ElementPHILIP MORRISSep 4, 2025
EP4225065
Aerosol-Generating Article With Upstream Section, Hollow Tubular Element And VentilationPHILIP MORRISSep 4, 2025
EP4208054
Cartomizer For An Aerosol Generating Device With Leakage PreventionJAPAN TOBACCOAug 5, 2025
EP4018849
A Pouched Product For Oral UseSWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPEJul 23, 2025
EP4014764
Electronic Smoking Article Comprising One Or More MicroheatersRAI STRATEGICJul 15, 2025
EP4225062
Aerosol-Generating Article Having A Shredded Tobacco Substrate And An Upstream ElementPHILIP MORRISJul 2, 2025

Latest patents of Imperial Tobacco opposed by its competitors

Explore Imperial Tobacco's recently opposed patents, revealing key competitive challenges and strategic patent disputes in the industry. Track oppositions filed by competitors to understand technology battlegrounds and assess potential risks.

Last updated on: Jan 15, 2026
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleTotal Oppositions
EP3941250
Mar 5, 2025Smoking Substitute System1
EP3941227
Jan 22, 2025Smoking Substitute System1
EP3941232
Nov 20, 2024Aerosol Delivery System1
EP3785550
Oct 30, 2024Smoking Substitute Device1
EP3855958
Oct 30, 2024Aerosol Delivery Device1
EP4030945
Sep 11, 2024Smoking Substitute Component1
EP3941267
May 15, 2024Smoking Substitute System1
EP3873258
Apr 10, 2024Smoking Substitute Consumable1
EP3941262
Nov 1, 2023Smoking Substitute System1
EP3615115
Aug 30, 2023Aerosol Delivery System1

Latest PTAB cases involving Imperial Tobacco

Discover the latest PTAB cases involving Imperial Tobacco, highlighting their recent legal challenges and patent disputes.

Peer Comparison New

IP litigation analysis comparing Imperial Tobacco with top 3 competitors. Includes complete PTAB case data and opposition data from 2018 onwards.

Last updated on: Jan 15, 2026
CompanyOppositions FiledOppositions FacedPTAB Cases FiledPTAB Cases Faced
IMPERIAL TOBACCO6416 - -
JAPAN TOBACCO109138 - -
NICOVENTURES222139 - -
PHILIP MORRIS180227 - -