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Aerosol-Generating Article - EP3818883

The patent EP3818883 was granted to Kt&G on Mar 5, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 13, 2019 under application number EP19887859A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3818883

KT&G
Application Number
EP19887859A
Filing Date
Nov 13, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 31, 2025
Publication Date
Mar 5, 2025
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
JAPAN TOBACCODec 5, 2025BANDPAY & GREUTERADMISSIBLE
NICOVENTURESDec 3, 2025GREYADMISSIBLE

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Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

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OPPOSITIONKR20180111460
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