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The patent EP2830329 was granted to Starkey Laboratories on Dec 9, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2014 under application number EP14177458A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIVANTOS PTE | Jun 26, 2018 | FDST PATENTANWALTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | US20080027151 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10048354 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009003181 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1698908 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2164282 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2521377 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003055561 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003064746 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007269053 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008146890 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009208043 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010208631 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011293123 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012321112 |
| OPPOSITION | US5652570 |
| SEARCH | EP2521377 |
| SEARCH | US2003064746 |
| SEARCH | US2009208043 |
| SEARCH | US2010208631 |
| SEARCH | US2011293123 |
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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