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The patent EP1080454 was granted to Giesecke & Devrient on Mar 26, 2025. The application was filed on May 17, 1999 under application number EP99924992A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMIA FRANCE | Oct 3, 2018 | CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | ADMISSIBLE |
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