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Method For Controlling Temperature Of Heater Included In Aerosol Generation Device According To Type Of Cigarette, And Aerosol Generation Device For Controlling Temperature Of Heater According To Type Of Cigarette - EP3704962

The patent EP3704962 was granted to Kt&G on Jan 1, 2025. The application was filed on May 21, 2018 under application number EP18872006A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3704962

KT&G
Application Number
EP18872006A
Filing Date
May 21, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 29, 2024
Publication Date
Jan 1, 2025
External Links
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Patent Oppositions (3)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
JAPAN TOBACCOOct 1, 2025EIPADMISSIBLE
PHILIP MORRISOct 1, 2025HGFADMISSIBLE
NICOVENTURESSep 30, 2025DEHNSADMISSIBLE

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