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The patent EP3032845 was granted to GN Hearing on Feb 5, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2014 under application number EP14197819A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Nov 4, 2020 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2007230711 |
| EXAMINATION | US8437860 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2804401 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005069161 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007230711 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008165994 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010016922 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011188684 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014211972 |
| OPPOSITION | US5083312 |
| OPPOSITION | US6556686 |
| OPPOSITION | US8302159 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015028050 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9701314 |
| SEARCH | US2005069161 |
| SEARCH | US2008165994 |
| SEARCH | US2014211972 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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