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The patent EP3574774 was granted to Philip Morris on Nov 18, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 4, 2014 under application number EP19186160A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN TOBACCO | Aug 17, 2021 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
| NICOVENTURES | Nov 20, 2020 | GREY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CH691156 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0822670 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009022232 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013102614 |
| EXAMINATION | US6598607 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2555957 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0358002 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0503767 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2550879 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100844445B |
| OPPOSITION | US2007215167 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009320865 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011192408 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012006346 |
| OPPOSITION | US2718889 |
| OPPOSITION | US4966171 |
| OPPOSITION | US5018536 |
| OPPOSITION | US5240012 |
| OPPOSITION | US6129087 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008108889 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012014490 |
| SEARCH | US5240012 |
| SEARCH | US6129087 |
| SEARCH | WO2011117580 |
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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