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The patent EP3580066 was granted to Giesecke & Devrient on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 8, 2018 under application number EP18705315A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUECK FOLIEN GESELLSCHAFT | Dec 14, 2022 | BURGER | ADMISSIBLE |
| DE LA RUE | Dec 12, 2022 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004050991 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011108239 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102015000690 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2891561 |
| OPPOSITION | CH691750 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014007108 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015000694 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0070172 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0229645 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0625431 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1592564 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2007586 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2084016 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2138318 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2410003 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012281294 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004050991 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005105472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015132607 |
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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