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The patent EP2401927 was granted to Swedish Match North Europe on Apr 18, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 26, 2007 under application number EP11182684A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN TOBACCO | Jan 18, 2019 | KARL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004118422 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004123873 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004056218 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0138649 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1667541 |
| OPPOSITION | GB981137 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004123873 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005115580 |
| OPPOSITION | US3112754 |
| OPPOSITION | US3934594 |
| OPPOSITION | US4817640 |
| OPPOSITION | US5167244 |
| OPPOSITION | US5372149 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03053175 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004056218 |
| SEARCH | US2004118422 |
| SEARCH | US2004123873 |
| SEARCH | US5417229 |
| SEARCH | WO2004056218 |
| SEARCH | WO2007035486 |
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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Examination started
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Authorisation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning search matters
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning search matters
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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