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An Electronic Smoking Article And Associated Method - EP2903465
The patent EP2903465 was granted to RAI Strategic on Mar 21, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2013 under application number EP13779988A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".
EP2903465
- Application Number
- EP13779988A
- Filing Date
- Oct 2, 2013
- Status
- Revoked
- Oct 18, 2024
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2018
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Patent Family
Patent Oppositions (2)
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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP MORRIS | Dec 21, 2018 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
| IMPERIAL TOBACCO | Dec 20, 2018 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
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