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The patent EP3533724 was granted to Philip Morris on Jan 20, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2013 under application number EP19170157A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO | Oct 11, 2021 | VENNER SHIPLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | CN102180318 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN201158515Y |
| DESCRIPTION | CN202072049U |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005520538 |
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| DESCRIPTION | JPS55144676U |
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| DESCRIPTION | US1698699 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006138207 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3071067 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4007671 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4714082 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5071401 |
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| DESCRIPTION | US5806756 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6041952 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007138861 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008142540 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012147073 |
| SEARCH | CN202072049U |
| SEARCH | JPS55144676U |
| SEARCH | US1698699 |
| SEARCH | US3017067 |
| SEARCH | US5071401 |
| SEARCH | WO2008142540 |
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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French translation of claims
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European search opinion
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Modified abstract
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