Patent No. EP3180997 (titled "An Aerosol Generating System Having Means For Determining Depletion Of A Liquid Substrate") was filed by Philip Morris on Dec 22, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 15, 2020.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| JAPAN TOBACCO | Jan 15, 2021 | BANDPAY & GREUTER |
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO | Jan 11, 2021 | D YOUNG |
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