1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section B
  3. CPC Class B42
  4. CPC Subclass B42D
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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B42D
BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS [2018-08]
WARNING

  • In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.
B42D 1/00
Books or other bound products (match books A24F 27/12; picture books with additional toy effects A63H 33/38; indexing features B42F 21/00; educational or demonstration appliances G09B, e.g. textbooks for teaching foreign languages G09B 19/08) [2013-01]
B42D 1/001
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{with at least two separate sets of sheets (loose-leaf binders with two or more filing appliances B42F 13/0033)} [2013-01]
B42D 1/002
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{Back of leaves or signatures prepared for binding} [2013-01]
B42D 1/003
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{characterised by shape or material of the sheets (B42D 1/08 and B42D 1/10 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B42D 1/004
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{Perforated or punched sheets} [2013-01]
B42D 1/005
. . .
{having plural perforation lines, e.g. for detaching parts of the sheets} [2013-01]
B42D 1/006
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{with at least one foldable or folded sheet} [2013-01]
B42D 1/007
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{Sheets or sheet blocks combined with other articles} [2013-01]
B42D 1/008
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{Sheet materials} [2013-01]
B42D 1/009
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{characterised by printed matter not otherwise provided for} [2013-01]
B42D 1/02
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in which the fillings and covers are connected by end papers [2013-01]
B42D 1/04
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in which the fillings and the spine portions of the covers are secured integrally, e.g. paper-backs ("livres brochès", "Broschüren") [2013-01]
B42D 1/06
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in which the fillings and covers are united by other means [2013-01]
B42D 1/08
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Albums (filing features thereof B42F) [2013-01]
B42D 1/10
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Files with adhesive strips for mounting papers [2013-01]
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B42D 3/00
Book covers (loose-leaf binders B42F) [2013-01]
NOTE

  • Details of covers which are the same for book covers and covers of loose-leaf binders, are classified in B42D 3/00 only
B42D 3/002
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{Covers or strips provided with adhesive for binding} [2013-01]
B42D 3/004
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{Devices for protecting or reinforcing edges or corners of covers (attaching said devices B42C 7/007; for loose-leaf binders B42F 13/004)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/006
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{Indexing means on book covers (on loose-leaf binders B42F 13/0053)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/008
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{applied on the back of book covers} [2013-01]
B42D 3/02
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made of special materials {(covers of loose-leaf binders made of special materials B42F 13/0013)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/04
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loose [2013-01]
B42D 3/045
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{Protective cases for books} [2013-01]
B42D 3/06
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with hinges {(covers of loose-leaf binders with hinges B42F 13/002)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/08
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Ornamented covers [2013-01]
B42D 3/10
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with locks or closures {(covers of loose-leaf binders with locks or closures B42F 13/0006)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/12
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combined with other articles {(loose leaf-binders combined with other articles B42F 13/40)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/123
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{incorporating sound producing or light emitting means or carrying sound records} [2013-01]
B42D 3/126
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{enabling the book to be positioned upright (for loose-leaf binders B42F 13/402)} [2013-01]
B42D 3/14
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with column markers or line or heading indicators {with devices for indicating a page} [2013-01]
B42D 3/145
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{attached to the back of the cover} [2013-01]
B42D 3/16
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with means for holding books open [2013-01]
B42D 3/18
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Other accessories [2013-01]
B42D 5/00
Sheets united without binding to form pads or blocks (processes therefor B42B) [2013-01]
B42D 5/001
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{perforated or punched sheets (B42D 5/06 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B42D 5/002
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{having plural perforation lines, e.g. for detaching parts of the sheets} [2013-01]
B42D 5/003
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{Note-pads} [2013-01]
B42D 5/005
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{Supports for note-pads (B42F 9/00 takes precedence; underlays B43L 3/00)} [2013-01]
B42D 5/006
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{combined with auxiliary devices} [2013-01]
B42D 5/007
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{with light emitting devices} [2013-01]
B42D 5/008
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{with means for engaging sheet perforations or slots} [2013-01]
B42D 5/02
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Form sets (book-keeping forms B42D 12/02) [2013-01]
B42D 5/021
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{Cheque-books} [2013-01]
B42D 5/022
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{Holders for cheque-books; Articles combined with cheque-books} [2013-01]
B42D 5/023
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{Continuous form sets} [2013-01]
B42D 5/025
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{Mailer assemblies} [2013-01]
B42D 5/026
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{with return letter or return card} [2013-01]
B42D 5/027
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{Sheets or cards attached to a carrier strip or web (shipping forms B42D 15/006)} [2013-01]
B42D 5/028
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{Form set holders; Articles combined therewith} [2013-01]
B42D 5/04
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Calendar blocks (special apparatus for printing calendars B41F 17/04 ){(perpetual calendars G09D 3/00)} [2013-01]
B42D 5/041
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{with means for engaging calendar sheet perforations or slots} [2013-01]
B42D 5/042
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{Diaries; Memorandum calendars} [2013-01]
B42D 5/043
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{Supports for desk-type calendars or diaries} [2013-01]
B42D 5/045
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{combined with auxiliary devices} [2013-01]
B42D 5/046
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{Suspension devices therefor} [2013-01]
B42D 5/047
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{in which the calendar sheet or sheets are combined with other articles} [2013-01]
B42D 5/048
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{movable-strip-type calendars} [2013-01]
B42D 5/06
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Tear-off calendar blocks [2013-01]
B42D 5/065
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{having plural perforation lines, e.g. for detaching parts of the sheets} [2013-01]
B42D 7/00
Newspapers or the like [2013-01]
B42D 9/00
Bookmarkers; Spot indicators; Devices for holding books open (combined with covers B42D 3/16, indexing tabs for sheets B42F 21/00); Leaf turners [2013-01]
B42D 9/001
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{Devices for indicating a page in a book, e.g. bookmarkers (B42D 9/02 takes precedence; attached to book covers B42D 3/145)} [2013-01]
B42D 9/002
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{permanently attached to the book} [2013-01]
B42D 9/004
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{removably attached to the book} [2013-01]
B42D 9/005
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{clamped on the sheet} [2013-01]
B42D 9/007
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{Loose bookmarkers} [2013-01]
B42D 9/008
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{Devices for indicating a spot on a sheet (B42D 9/001 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B42D 9/02
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Automatic bookmarkers [2013-01]
B42D 9/04
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Leaf turners [2013-01]
B42D 9/06
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having an arm reset after each operation [2013-01]
B42D 9/065
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{magnetically or pneumatically actuated} [2013-01]
B42D 9/08
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having radial arms, one per leaf, operated successively [2013-01]
B42D 9/082
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{actuated by hand} [2013-01]
B42D 9/084
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{actuated by a single spring} [2013-01]
B42D 9/086
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{actuated by a spring for each arm} [2013-01]
B42D 9/088
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{actuated by means other than springs} [2013-01]
B42D 11/00
Carrying forward or transferring entries from one page to another, e.g. for book-keeping [2013-01]
B42D 12/00
Book-keeping books, forms or arrangements (B42D 11/00 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B42D 12/005
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{Heading indicators} [2013-01]
B42D 12/02
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Book-keeping forms [2013-01]
B42D 12/025
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{specially adapted for wages or salaries} [2013-01]
B42D 13/00
Loose leaves modified for binding; Inserts (loose leaves modified for temporary attachment B42F 3/00; indexing features B42F 21/00) [2013-01]
B42D 15/00
Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for [2014-10]
B42D 15/0006
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{Paper provided with guiding marks, e.g. ruled, squared or scaled paper} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0033
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{Owner certificates, insurance policies, guarantees} [2013-01]
B42D 15/004
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{Questionnaires, statistics (for manually- or mechanically-operated teaching appliances G09B 3/00)} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0046
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{Forms for staff or material planning; Inventories} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0053
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{Forms specially designed for commercial use, e.g. bills, receipts, offer or order sheets, coupons} [2013-01]
B42D 15/006
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{Shipping forms} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0066
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{Timetables, lists or forms for shooter enlistment, e.g. for use at competitions} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0073
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{characterised by shape or material of the sheets} [2013-01]
B42D 15/008
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{Foldable or folded sheets} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0086
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{Sheets combined with other articles} [2013-01]
B42D 15/0093
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{Sheet materials} [2013-01]
B42D 15/02
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Postcards; Greeting, menu, business or like cards; Letter cards or letter-sheets (B42D 25/00 takes precedence; envelopes B65D 27/00) [2014-10]
B42D 15/022
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{combined with permanently fastened sound-producing or light-emitting means or carrying sound records} [2013-01]
B42D 15/025
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{with peel-away layer hiding information (tickets for lottos or bingo games A63F 3/065)} [2013-01]
B42D 15/027
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{combined with permanently fastened other articles, e.g. photographs} [2013-01]
B42D 15/04
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Foldable or multi-part cards or sheets [2013-01]
B42D 15/042
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{Foldable cards or sheets (B42D 15/045 and B42D 15/08 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B42D 15/045
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{Multi-part cards or sheets, i.e. combined with detachably mounted articles} [2013-01]
B42D 15/047
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{with photographs or slides} [2013-01]
B42D 15/08
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Letter-cards or letter-sheets, i.e. cards or sheets each of which is to be folded with the message inside and to serve as its own envelope for mailing [2013-01]
B42D 15/085
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{with special means hiding information} [2013-01]
B42D 17/00
Hanging or securing devices for books, newspapers or the like (suspended filing appliances B42F 15/00) [2013-01]
B42D 17/005
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{Hand-held holders for facilitating the reading of newspapers or the like} [2013-01]
B42D 19/00
Movable-strip writing or reading apparatus (manifolding apparatus B41L {; drawing board with moving strip B43L 5/025}; adapted for, or incorporated in, cash registers G07G ) [2023-08]
B42D 19/005
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{comprising reel to reel type winding and unwinding mechanisms} [2013-01]
B42D 25/00
Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof (printing processes to produce identification or security features B41M 3/14) [2022-01]
B42D 25/20
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characterised by a particular use or purpose [2014-10]
B42D 25/21
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for multiple purposes [2014-10]
B42D 25/22
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for use in combination with accessories specially adapted for information-bearing cards [2014-10]
B42D 25/23
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Identity cards [2014-10]
B42D 25/24
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Passports [2014-10]
B42D 25/25
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Public transport tickets (apparatus for printing and issuing G07B) [2014-10]
B42D 25/26
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Entrance cards; Admission tickets [2014-10]
B42D 25/27
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Lots, e.g. lottery tickets [2014-10]
B42D 25/28
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for use in medical treatment or therapy [2014-10]
B42D 25/285
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{Gift cards} [2014-10]
B42D 25/29
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Securities; Bank notes [2014-10]
B42D 25/30
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Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery [2014-10]
B42D 25/305
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Associated digital information (record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings G06K 19/00) [2014-10]
B42D 25/309
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Photographs [2014-10]
B42D 25/313
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Fingerprints [2014-10]
B42D 25/318
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Signatures [2014-10]
B42D 25/324
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Reliefs [2014-10]
B42D 25/328
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Diffraction gratings; Holograms [2014-10]
B42D 25/333
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Watermarks [2014-10]
B42D 25/337
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Guilloche patterns [2014-10]
B42D 25/342
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Moiré effects [2014-10]
B42D 25/346
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Perforations [2014-10]
B42D 25/351
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Translucent or partly translucent parts, e.g. windows [2014-10]
B42D 25/355
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Security threads [2014-10]
B42D 25/36
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comprising special materials [2014-10]
B42D 25/364
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Liquid crystals [2014-10]
B42D 25/369
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Magnetised or magnetisable materials [2014-10]
B42D 25/373
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Metallic materials [2014-10]
B42D 25/378
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Special inks [2014-10]
B42D 25/382
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absorbing or reflecting infrared light [2023-08]
B42D 25/387
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absorbing or reflecting ultraviolet light [2023-08]
B42D 25/391
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absorbing or reflecting polarised light [2014-10]
B42D 25/40
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Manufacture [2014-10]
B42D 25/405
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Marking [2014-10]
B42D 25/41
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using electromagnetic radiation (B42D 25/435 takes precedence) [2014-10]
B42D 25/415
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using chemicals (B42D 25/445 takes precedence) [2014-10]
B42D 25/42
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by photographic processes [2014-10]
B42D 25/425
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by deformation, e.g. embossing [2014-10]
B42D 25/43
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by removal of material [2014-10]
B42D 25/435
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using electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser [2014-10]
B42D 25/44
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using mechanical means, e.g. engraving [2014-10]
B42D 25/445
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using chemical means, e.g. etching [2014-10]
B42D 25/45
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Associating two or more layers [2014-10]
B42D 25/455
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using heat [2014-10]
B42D 25/46
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using pressure [2014-10]
B42D 25/465
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using chemicals or adhesives [2014-10]
B42D 25/47
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using adhesives [2014-10]
B42D 25/475
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Cutting cards [2014-10]
B42D 25/48
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Controlling the manufacturing process [2014-10]
B42D 25/485
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by electronic processing means [2014-10]