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The patent EP3850957 was granted to Juul Labs on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on May 6, 2014 under application number EP21153517A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN TOBACCO | Jun 4, 2025 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Jun 4, 2025 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
| NICOVENTURES | Jun 3, 2025 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0148749 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0283672 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3021699 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3073846 |
| OPPOSITION | SU103281 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006196518 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008286340 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010260688 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011226236 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013255702 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014345631 |
| OPPOSITION | US4830028 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03055486 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006004646 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009001085 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013013808 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013088230 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013148810 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014037794 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014151434 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014182736 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014190079 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015009862 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015148649 |
| SEARCH | US2011226236 |
| SEARCH | WO2006004646 |
| SEARCH | WO2009001085 |
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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