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The patent EP3498115 was granted to Juul Labs on Sep 1, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 23, 2014 under application number EP19153728A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP_13365/2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | Name NOT Displayed FOR Gdpr Reasons Represented BY Samuel Keyes, Redacted Natural Person Name | Generic |
| APP_8899/2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Meissner Bolte | Generic |
| UPC_COA_5/2025 | Jan 4, 2025 | Juul Labs | Appeal |
| UPC_CFI_772/2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Njoy Netherlands | Generic |
| APP_37212/2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | Nicoventures Trading | Generic |
| UPC_CFI_309/2023 | Sep 12, 2023 | Njoy Netherlands | Revocation |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOVENTURES | May 31, 2022 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2113178 |
| OPPOSITION | CN203341007U |
| OPPOSITION | CN203341008U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2875740 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006047368 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008245363 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011094523 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011226236 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013192623 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013220315 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013306065 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013083631 |
| SEARCH | WO2013034453 |
| SEARCH | WO2013083634 |
| SEARCH | WO2013155645 |
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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