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The patent EP3275324 was granted to Fontem on Nov 11, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 25, 2017 under application number EP17182949A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOVENTURES | Aug 11, 2021 | D YOUNG | - |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Aug 10, 2021 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2011226236 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014107815 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014173049 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014246035 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015100441 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015142387 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015327596 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015332379 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016174076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014199233 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015120124 |
| SEARCH | EP2562967 |
| SEARCH | WO2014199233 |
| SEARCH | WO2015120124 |
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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