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Security Devices And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - EP3996931

The patent EP3996931 was granted to DE LA RUE on Nov 13, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 10, 2020 under application number EP20742405A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3996931

DE LA RUE
Application Number
EP20742405A
Filing Date
Jul 10, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 11, 2024
Publication Date
Nov 13, 2024
External Links
Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
AUTHENTIXAug 13, 2025TURNERADMISSIBLE
LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNGAug 12, 2025ZINSINGERADMISSIBLE

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