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The patent EP3261849 was granted to DE LA RUE on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 12, 2016 under application number EP16704916A. 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 | Jul 9, 2020 | GIESECKEDEVRIENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE112006003410T |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE69808082T |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0059056 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1854641 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005211403 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008122218 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004028825 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004026050 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008030694 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011120850 |
| OPPOSITION | DE112006003410T |
| OPPOSITION | DE69808082T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0059056 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1854641 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004028825 |
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