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The patent EP3503589 was granted to GN Hearing on Jul 20, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 22, 2015 under application number EP19157184A. 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 WIDEX | Apr 20, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008205678 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013188803 |
| OPPOSITION | CH691944 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1973379 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2026406 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2403273 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2498514 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2835863 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008205678 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009231204 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009285426 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009296967 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009315787 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010054513 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011194717 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012093324 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013188803 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013273862 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014086392 |
| SEARCH | US2013188803 |
| SEARCH | US2013343584 |
| SEARCH | WO2008113053 |
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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