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The patent EP3012783 was granted to Card Swipe Protection Technology on Sep 27, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 10, 2012 under application number EP15002201A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINCOR NIXDORF | Jun 27, 2018 | VIERING | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2788919 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3012783 |
| OPPOSITION | NL1039226C |
| OPPOSITION | NL2008553C |
| OPPOSITION | US2011266346 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010110659 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013085391 |
| SEARCH | WO2005109326 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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