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The patent EP2203313 was granted to Arjowiggins Security on Dec 2, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 21, 2008 under application number EP08845886A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY | Aug 31, 2021 | PATENTANWALTE GEYER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1489151 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2429292 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2782470 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2307487 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9509276 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1489151 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1491358 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1669213 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1719636 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1806238 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2429292 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2782470 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2307487 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9509276 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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