Security Element

Patent No. EP2040934 (titled "Security Element") was filed by Giesecke & Devrient on Jun 13, 2007. The application was issued on Jan 1, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CCL SECURE	May 31, 2017	KATERLE

Dossier Documents

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.

Date
Description

Dec 5, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 5, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 16, 2019
English translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 16, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 14, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 14, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 14, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 25, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 25, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 25, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Description
Dec 13, 2018
Description
Dec 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 13, 2018
Non-scannable object
Dec 13, 2018
Non-scannable object
Dec 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Nov 8, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 7, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 25, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 17, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 5, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 5, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 20, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jul 20, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 19, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 19, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 19, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 19, 2016
Text intended for grant
Dec 16, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 16, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 9, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jun 9, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 23, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2013
Claims
Aug 23, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 11, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 6, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2009
Claims
Jul 15, 2009
Claims
Jul 15, 2009
Description
Jul 15, 2009
Description
Jul 15, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 30, 2009
Annex to the communication
Apr 30, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 4, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 13, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 20, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 20, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 20, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 7, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 7, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Feb 7, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Feb 7, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jan 21, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 3, 2008
Published international application - A2
Oct 24, 2007
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 28, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Jun 18, 2007
Abstract
Jun 18, 2007
Claims
Jun 18, 2007
Description
Jun 18, 2007
Drawings
Jun 18, 2007
Submission concerning representation

EP2040934

GIESECKE & DEVRIENT

Application Number: EP07785815A
Filing Date: Jun 13, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 5, 2019
Publication Date: Jan 1, 2020
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