Patent No. EP3454681 (titled "Apparatus For Heating Smokable Material") was filed by British American Tobacco on May 12, 2017. The application was issued on Jul 5, 2023.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| PHILIP MORRIS | Apr 4, 2024 | DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB |
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