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The patent EP3508081 was granted to Japan Tobacco on Jul 21, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 23, 2011 under application number EP19158504A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMOKELESSWORLD | Apr 21, 2022 | STELLBRINK & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Apr 21, 2022 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CN101259301 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101518361 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201294864Y |
| OPPOSITION | CN201379072Y |
| OPPOSITION | EP1211628 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2113178 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3508081 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008011292 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008092912 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008163869 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010031968 |
| OPPOSITION | US4922901 |
| OPPOSITION | US4947875 |
| OPPOSITION | US5060671 |
| OPPOSITION | US5666977 |
| OPPOSITION | US5970973 |
| OPPOSITION | US6196218 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0021598 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03070031 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004011068 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006068623 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007078273 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008036798 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008108889 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008139411 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009127401 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010045671 |
| SEARCH | EP1211628 |
| SEARCH | US5060671 |
| SEARCH | US5666977 |
| SEARCH | US5970973 |
| SEARCH | US6196218 |
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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