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The patent EP3510649 was granted to RAI Strategic on Oct 21, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 7, 2017 under application number EP17777970A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Jul 21, 2021 | WEICKMANN | - |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Jul 16, 2021 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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