Security Booklet

Patent No. EP3122568 (titled "Security Booklet") was filed by DE LA RUE on Mar 26, 2015. The application was issued on Jun 25, 2025.

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
ISTITUTO POLIGRAFICO E ZECCA DELLO STATO	Feb 5, 2021	PAPA

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.

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May 30, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 30, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 22, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 22, 2025
French translation of claims
May 22, 2025
German translation of the claims
May 22, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 5, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 5, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 5, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 20, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 20, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 20, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 28, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 28, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 28, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Nov 19, 2024
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Nov 19, 2024
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Nov 15, 2024
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Nov 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 8, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 26, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 8, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 8, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Dec 8, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Dec 5, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 17
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 18
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 19
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 20
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 21
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 22
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 23
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 24
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 25
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 26
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 27
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 28
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 29
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 30
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 31
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 32
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 33
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 34
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 35
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 36
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 37
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 38
Oct 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 39
Oct 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2023
Reply to appeal
Apr 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2023
Reply to appeal
Dec 15, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 15, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Dec 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 40
Dec 12, 2022
Claims
Dec 12, 2022
Description
Dec 12, 2022
Description
Dec 12, 2022
Description
Dec 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 12, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 17, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 17, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2022
Notice of appeal
Oct 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2022
Notice of appeal
Aug 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 1, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 1, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 1, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 31, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Mar 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Mar 31, 2022
Description
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jun 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Jun 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 25, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 5, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
May 19, 2020
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
May 18, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 13, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 13, 2020
Request for correction of client data
May 5, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 5, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 9, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 23, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 23, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 22, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 22, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 22, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 22, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 25, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 25, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 12, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 12, 2019
Claims
Aug 12, 2019
Description
Aug 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2019
Annex to the communication
Apr 12, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2019
Examination started
Jan 4, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 29, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 11, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 5, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 21, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 1, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 1, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jun 24, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 24, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 24, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 7, 2015
Abstract
Apr 7, 2015
Claims
Apr 7, 2015
Description
Apr 7, 2015
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EP3122568

DE LA RUE

Application Number: EP15714261A
Filing Date: Mar 26, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 23, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 25, 2025
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