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The patent EP3461148 was granted to Starkey Laboratories on Mar 22, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 19, 2015 under application number EP18195310A. 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 21, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2007098192 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012128187 |
| EXAMINATION | US7027607 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2242289 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007098192 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010002887 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010260364 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011238419 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014010397 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014029762 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004077090 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014075195 |
| SEARCH | US2006262944 |
| SEARCH | US2013051566 |
| SEARCH | US2014010397 |
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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