Smoke Treatment - EP3606359

The patent EP3606359 was granted to R J Reynolds Tobacco on Sep 4, 2024. The application was originally filed on Apr 5, 2018 under application number EP18721153A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3606359

R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO
Application Number
EP18721153A
Filing Date
Apr 5, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 2, 2024
Grant Date
Sep 4, 2024
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