The patent EP2196322 was granted to Giesecke & Devrient on Oct 25, 2017. The application was originally filed on Dec 8, 2009 under application number EP09015216A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number | 
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0435029 | 
| OPPOSITION | EP0793693 | 
| OPPOSITION | EP1189079 | 
| OPPOSITION | EP1894736 | 
| OPPOSITION | EP2006116 | 
| OPPOSITION | WO03061980 | 
| OPPOSITION | WO2004095090 | 
| OPPOSITION | WO2005105475 | 
| OPPOSITION | WO2005108108 | 
| SEARCH | DE102006015023 | 
| SEARCH | WO2004095090 | 
| SEARCH | WO2005105475 | 
NPL citations refer to non-patent references such as research papers, articles, or other publications cited during examination or opposition phases.
| Citation Phase | Reference Text | 
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | - Kohki Takatoh, "Chapter 1- Overview", Kohki Takatoh, Kohki Takatoh et al.,, Alignment Technologies and Applications of Liquid Crystal Devices, Taylor & Francis, (20050000), pages v-xvi, 1 - 5, ISBN 0-7484-0902-5 | 
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