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The patent EP2680535 was granted to GN Audio on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 27, 2012 under application number EP12173832A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPOS GROUP | Jan 6, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009305632 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004223599 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005071626 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007268130 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008112567 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009305632 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012005281 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008058151 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009026575 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011072193 |
| SEARCH | US2007268130 |
| SEARCH | US2009305632 |
| SEARCH | WO2008058151 |
| SEARCH | WO2009026575 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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