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The patent EP2725655 was granted to GN Hearing on Jul 7, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 10, 2011 under application number EP14151170A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTICON | Apr 7, 2022 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2200120 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005244024 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006109183 |
| OPPOSITION | US7593538 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007019855 |
| SEARCH | EP1465457 |
| SEARCH | EP1587343 |
| SEARCH | US2007080889 |
| SEARCH | US2007229369 |
| SEARCH | WO2009098858 |
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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Request for unitary effect
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Drawings
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