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The patent EP3468230 was granted to GN Hearing on Jun 29, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2013 under application number EP18202039A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTICON | Mar 29, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
| SIVANTOS PTE | Mar 29, 2023 | FDST PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US201020994 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005081583 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2207238 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2105989 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2200120 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2207238 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002043826 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011229143 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005024287 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010158293 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010171676 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012093324 |
| OPPOSITION | US4924237 |
| OPPOSITION | US6600450 |
| OPPOSITION | US7183994 |
| SEARCH | US2010158293 |
| SEARCH | US2012093324 |
| SEARCH | US4924237 |
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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