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The patent EP3863864 was granted to IQS Group on Feb 22, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2019 under application number EP19795461A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIESECKEDEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY | Aug 30, 2023 | ZEUNER SUMMERER STUTZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1564605 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007223074 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19926733 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2038692 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2017129802 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015070350 |
| OPPOSITION | US6097514 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0073991 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005038499 |
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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