Patent No. EP3597058 (titled "Smoking Article With Front-Plug And Aerosol-Forming Substrate And Method") was filed by Philip Morris on Dec 28, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 25, 2023.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| NICOVENTURES | Jul 25, 2024 | BROWN |
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