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Chilled Pouch Material For Nicotine Pouch - EP4144230

The patent EP4144230 was granted to Japan Tobacco on Aug 7, 2024. The application was originally filed on Sep 3, 2021 under application number EP21194803A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4144230

JAPAN TOBACCO
Application Number
EP21194803A
Filing Date
Sep 3, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 5, 2024
Grant Date
Aug 7, 2024
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Patent Citations (28) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (5) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "CORESTA Guide N° 11 - Technical Guide for Sample Handling of Smokeless Tobacco and Smokeless Tobacco Products", Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco, (20200501), Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco , URL: https://www.coresta.org/sites/default/files/technical_documents/main/Guide-No11-Smokeless-Sample-Handling_May20.pdf, XP093196612-
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OPPOSITION- Leffingwell John, "Wilkinson Sword Cooling Compounds: From the Beginning to Now", Perfumer & Flavorist, (20140301), vol. 39, pages 34 - 44, XP093277765-
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