IHMA Member Services – Patent Newsletter

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) patent newsletter provides crucial insights to its members. In the July 2024 edition of the patent newsletter, over 90 patents were featured, highlighting the latest advancements in the evolving field of holography, which spans security, display technologies, and scientific tools. The articles explain the patent landscape.

Patent of the month

The month’s patent is the De La Rue (WO2024149987), which introduces a groundbreaking security document featuring a polymeric substrate. This substrate combines transparent and translucent regions with image arrays and focusing elements. The result is a dynamic visual effect where the document’s appearance shifts depending on the viewing angle. This technology significantly enhances the anti-counterfeiting measures for high-security documents like banknotes and ID cards.