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The patent EP2989250 was granted to Arjowiggins Security on Mar 7, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 10, 2014 under application number EP14721534A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE LA RUE | Dec 7, 2018 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0403134 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1511636 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1819525 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2362275 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2453320 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2530533 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011049864 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012257266 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013003153 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4171766 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5319476 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6873444 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03009581 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006066927 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011107527 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012007120 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012176169 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011049864 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012319395 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03099581 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011107527 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012007120 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010165425 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011134496 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013033032 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011088002 |
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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