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The patent EP2986030 was granted to GN Hearing on May 26, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 15, 2014 under application number EP14181151A. 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 | Feb 24, 2022 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | - |
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