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The patent EP4224991 was granted to Japan Tobacco on Oct 2, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 20, 2018 under application number EP23162040A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOVENTURES | Jul 1, 2025 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
| PHILIP MORRIS | Jun 20, 2025 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
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