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The patent EP3034315 was granted to Giesecke & Devrient on Feb 21, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2015 under application number EP15003592A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUECK FOLIEN | Nov 21, 2018 | KLIMENT & HENHAPEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1497141 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2386584 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004028825 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006066431 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007079851 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011015622 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011066991 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19744953 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3942663 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2065214 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2196322 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2269837 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2310211 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03016980 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03068525 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005008108 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007079851 |
| SEARCH | DE102005061749 |
| SEARCH | WO03053713 |
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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Information on Search Strategy
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Abstract
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