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The patent EP3508083 was granted to Japan Tobacco on Jul 14, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 23, 2011 under application number EP19158510A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUUL LABS | Apr 14, 2022 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
| SMOKELESSWORLD | Apr 14, 2022 | STELLBRINK & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| NICOVENTURES | Apr 13, 2022 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Apr 8, 2022 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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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