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The patent EP3427968 was granted to Toppan Printing on Mar 1, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 5, 2014 under application number EP18192421A. 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 | Dec 3, 2020 | ZEUNER SUMMERER STUTZ | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2011118035 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2135101B |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2615401B |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2751721B |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2840724B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0813568B |
| DESCRIPTION | US5058992 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2832477 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1786632 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012203141 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012206352 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005095119 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009141103 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011066992 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013084960 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014072358 |
| SEARCH | US2010254007 |
| SEARCH | US5856048 |
| SEARCH | WO03082598 |
| SEARCH | WO2008095698 |
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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