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The patent EP3236675 was granted to Starkey Laboratories on Jan 29, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 20, 2017 under application number EP17167360A. 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 | Oct 29, 2020 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US8116473 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8553899 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1835708 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005047620 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006227978 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007223755 |
| OPPOSITION | US8229147 |
| OPPOSITION | US8681999 |
| OPPOSITION | US9179223 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014094866 |
| SEARCH | WO2014094866 |
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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