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The patent EP2717597 was granted to Oticon on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 29, 2012 under application number EP12190377A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN HEARING | Mar 23, 2021 | GN STORE NORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011006681 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008031581 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1274278 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2140908 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2506603 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2717597 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010082375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006173259 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011188664 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012053442 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012172744 |
| OPPOSITION | US7519194 |
| OPPOSITION | US8271075 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011006681 |
| SEARCH | JP2010082375 |
| SEARCH | WO2011006681 |
| SEARCH | WO2012095171 |
| SEARCH | WO2012103940 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Modified abstract
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Description
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