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The patent EP2938785 was granted to Arjowiggins Security on Nov 11, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2013 under application number EP13828841A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY | Sep 12, 2018 | KLUNKER | - |
| GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY | Sep 12, 2018 | KLUNKER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1122360 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2148954 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006198987 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0220902 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1277881 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2114705 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009024987 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2466005 |
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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