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Smoke Treatment - EP3606359
The patent EP3606359 was granted to R J Reynolds Tobacco on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 5, 2018 under application number EP18721153A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP3606359
- Application Number
- EP18721153A
- Filing Date
- Apr 5, 2018
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Aug 2, 2024
- Publication Date
- Sep 4, 2024
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
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Patent Oppositions
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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE | Jun 3, 2025 | VALEA | ADMISSIBLE |
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Dossier Documents
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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