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The patent EP3032858 was granted to GN Hearing on Mar 4, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2014 under application number EP14197825A. 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 | Dec 4, 2020 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2008020707 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011126014 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012140962 |
| OPPOSITION | US8745394 |
| OPPOSITION | US8904195 |
| SEARCH | US2008020707 |
| SEARCH | US2011126014 |
| SEARCH | US2012140962 |
| SEARCH | US8745394 |
| SEARCH | US8904195 |
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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