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The patent EP2979893 was granted to Giesecke & Devrient on Mar 26, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 14, 2015 under application number EP15002084A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG | Oct 2, 2019 | ZINSINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| SEARCH | DE102006029850 |
| SEARCH | EP1800883 |
| SEARCH | US2005179955 |
| SEARCH | WO2014086531 |
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