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The patent EP2633347 was granted to Giesecke & Devrient on Sep 24, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 26, 2011 under application number EP11785324A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG | May 31, 2023 | LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005038500 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005071444 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2000121815 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005032997 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006006323 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10308327 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0375833 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US734135 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005042268 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005032997 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0375833 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000121815 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007193356 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006066731 |
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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French translation of claims
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Claims
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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