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The patent EP3883276 was granted to GN Hearing on May 10, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 15, 2018 under application number EP21172984A. 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 | Feb 9, 2024 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US9712266 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009238375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016098244 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018184234 |
| OPPOSITION | US9712266 |
| SEARCH | EP3116239 |
| SEARCH | US2008226103 |
| SEARCH | US2016098244 |
| SEARCH | US2018006752 |
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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