Patent No. EP3945873 (titled "Aerosol-Generating Article Having A Tubular Support Element") was filed by Philip Morris on Mar 19, 2020. The application was issued on May 3, 2023.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| LORENZ SEIDLER GOSSEL RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | Jan 31, 2024 | VON TIETZEN UND HENNIG |
| IMPERIAL TOBACCO | Jan 15, 2024 | MEWBURN ELLIS |
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