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The patent EP3695735 was granted to Philip Morris on May 21, 2025. The application was filed on Aug 9, 2018 under application number EP20162710A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOVENTURES | Jan 6, 2022 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2017072146 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017036950 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017036955 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017068098 |
| SEARCH | US2004149737 |
| SEARCH | US2016331031 |
| SEARCH | WO2017001818 |
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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