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Radially Firm Smoking Article Filter - EP3794966

The patent EP3794966 was granted to Philip Morris on Jul 24, 2024. The application was originally filed on Feb 13, 2014 under application number EP20205691A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3794966

PHILIP MORRIS
Application Number
EP20205691A
Filing Date
Feb 13, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 20, 2024
Grant Date
Jul 24, 2024
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JAPAN TOBACCOApr 24, 2025BANDPAY & GREUTERADMISSIBLE

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