FILM ELEMENT FOR PROTECTING AN OBJECT

摘要

The invention relates to a film element for protecting an object, in particular a valuable document, a data carrier or a product. Said film element has a diffractive relief structure that produces an optically variable effect and has a base form with an outline when viewed perpendicular to the film plane. Patterned recesses are provided on at least 25% of the outline of the base form on the periphery of the film element, said recesses forming information superimposed on the base form and provided notches on the periphery of the film element.