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The patent EP3313214 was granted to Nicoventures on Nov 6, 2024. The application was filed on Jun 15, 2016 under application number EP16731263A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Mar 5, 2020 | KARL | ADMISSIBLE |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Mar 5, 2020 | REDDIE & GROSE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN104720121 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2444112 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015175568 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015177044 |
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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