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The patent EP3690829 was granted to Crane on Nov 30, 2022. The application was originally filed on Dec 2, 2014 under application number EP19219466A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG | Aug 30, 2023 | ZINSINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
| OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE VHP SECURITY PAPER | Aug 30, 2023 | CABINET NONY | ADMISSIBLE |
| OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE VHP SECURITY PAPER | Aug 30, 2023 | IPSILON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7333268 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7468842 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7738175 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005106601 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007076952 |
| OPPOSITION | CH287332 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1308485 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1593783 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007136907 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007261112 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005180020 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007058260 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007151478 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007273143 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008037131 |
| OPPOSITION | US4605846 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005052650 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006028909 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006028910 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011107782 |
| SEARCH | US2008037131 |
| SEARCH | WO2011107782 |
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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