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The patent EP3750717 was granted to OVD Kinegram on Aug 25, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 5, 2016 under application number EP20189969A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE LA RUE | May 23, 2022 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | ADMISSIBLE |
| GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY | May 23, 2022 | LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009056934 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004049250 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011044704 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2010327031 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2011348479 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006072225 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009091834 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013099474 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014060089 |
| SEARCH | DE102009056934 |
| SEARCH | DE102010025775 |
| SEARCH | DE102012020257 |
| SEARCH | WO2004049250 |
| SEARCH | WO2011044704 |
| SEARCH | WO9008338 |
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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