The EPO published patent application EP3599912A2, covering an aerosol delivery device and associated method. The patent is classified under IPC codes A61M (medical preparations and devices for respiratory therapy) and A24F (smoking articles). Applicant RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. filed for protection across all 38 designated European member states including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.

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