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The patent EP3021545 was granted to GN Hearing on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 14, 2014 under application number EP14193328A. 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 | Oct 8, 2020 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2040393 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2040393 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2211579 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2337377 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003123667 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003165239 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009296967 |
| OPPOSITION | US6157719 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006133158 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007046748 |
| SEARCH | EP2658251 |
| SEARCH | US2003165239 |
| SEARCH | US6157719 |
| SEARCH | WO2007046748 |
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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