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The patent EP3744313 was granted to Modoral Brands on Dec 4, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2012 under application number EP20174169A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP MORRIS | Sep 2, 2025 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Designation of inventor
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