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Munich, Germany

Giesecke+devrient Currency Technology Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 212

% Expired Patents = 7.1

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 528

Trademarks = 13

Forward Citations = 245

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198 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christian Fuhse (29 out of 40 patents)

Michael Rahm (19 out of 32 patents)

Johann Kecht (18 out of 29 patents)

4. Andreas Rauch (14 out of 21 patents)

5. Thomas Giering (13 out of 40 patents)

6. Maik Rudolf Johann Scherer (12 out of 13 patents)

7. Wolfgang Rauscher (12 out of 27 patents)

8. Raphael Dehmel (11 out of 12 patents)

9. Steffen Schmalz (8 out of 13 patents)

10. Winfried Hoffmuller (8 out of 22 patents)

11. Manfred Heim (8 out of 50 patents)

12. Stephan Steinlein (7 out of 14 patents)

13. Stephan Huber (7 out of 9 patents)

14. Wolfgang Deckenbach (7 out of 20 patents)

15. Stefan Schneider (7 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optically Variable Security Element

Banknote Processing

Sensor Technologies

Security Features

Luminescent Security Marking

Data Carrier Authentication

Magnetic Pigments

Value Document Classification

Document Processing Systems

Printing Inks

Machine-Readable Codes

Effect Pigments

212 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12770450 - Sensor element, test device, and method for testing data carriers having a spin resonance feature (2026-10-20),

2. 12761168 - Sensor element, test device, and method for testing a data carrier having a spin resonance feature (2026-10-13),

3. 12752567 - Transfer security element material and value document comprising a security element (2026-10-06),

4. 12725480 - Sensor and method for checking documents of value, sensor system and document of value processing device (2026-09-01),

5. 12692117 - Device and method for stacking value documents (2026-07-28),

6. 12682715 - Cover device for retaining a plurality of value documents in a compartment space, use of the cover device, system and banknote stacking module (2026-07-14),

7. 12679131 - Optically variable representation element (2026-07-14),

8. 12665202 - Method for producing a green paper for producing a gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell (2026-06-23),

9. 12629954 - Optically variable surface pattern and method for producing same (2026-05-19),

10. 12626557 - Sensor element and device for checking the authenticity of a data carrier having a spin resonance feature (2026-05-12),

11. 12620196 - Method for detecting an object in a search image, method for generating a pattern vector, and use of a method for determining a position and/or orientation of a security element of a banknote (2026-05-05),

12. 12608994 - Banknote processing device and method for monitoring a filling state of a banknote processing device (2026-04-21),

13. 12606708 - Production of pigments having a defined size and shape (2026-04-21),

14. 12595547 - Transparent conductive film and use of same (2026-04-07),

15. 12586435 - Sensor element, test device, and method for testing a data carrier having a spin resonance feature (2026-03-24),

Company Overview

Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology GmbH, based in Munich, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced currency security features. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as optically variable security elements, luminescent security markings, and magnetic pigments, enhancing the integrity and authenticity of banknotes. Their expertise extends to banknote processing and data carrier authentication, positioning them as a leader in the field of secure currency solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

212 Patents

#31 in W-8000 Munich

#276 in Germany

#4,018 in the World

Munich, Germany

Giesecke+devrient Currency Technology Gmbh

Forward Citations = 245

198 inventors:

Christian Fuhse (29 out of 40 patents)

Michael Rahm (19 out of 32 patents)

Johann Kecht (18 out of 29 patents)

4. Andreas Rauch (14 out of 21 patents)

5. Thomas Giering (13 out of 40 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Giesecke+devrient Currency Technology Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/giesecke-plus-devrient-currency-technology

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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