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The patent EP3175507 was granted to Nicoventures on Sep 2, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 24, 2015 under application number EP15744313A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Jun 2, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Jun 1, 2021 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Jun 1, 2021 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2079142 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012227753 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014117784 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201370098Y |
| OPPOSITION | CN201571500U |
| OPPOSITION | CN203339772U |
| OPPOSITION | CN203482903U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2079142 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013168285 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003218446 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004150367 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010277128 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011036346 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011265806 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012227753 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013038275 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013241500 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013293186 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014117784 |
| OPPOSITION | US5864224 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014075369 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9741744 |
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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