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The patent EP3383069 was granted to Oticon on Mar 31, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 4, 2014 under application number EP18171558A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN HEARING | Jan 3, 2022 | GN STORE NORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2005255843 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010070266 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6001131 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008201138 |
| OPPOSITION | US8009849 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007082579 |
| SEARCH | EP2088802 |
| SEARCH | US2011137649 |
| SEARCH | US7609842 |
| SEARCH | WO2007082579 |
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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Refund of fees
Appeal
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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