Ear Tip Piece For Attenuating Sound

Patent No. EP2749043 (titled "Ear Tip Piece For Attenuating Sound") was filed by Magnatone Hearing AID on Aug 24, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 12, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KS HIMPP	Jul 8, 2020	SCHWAN SCHORER & PARTNER MBB

Dossier Documents

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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Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 2, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 2, 2022
German translation of the claims
Sep 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 10, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 1, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 13, 2022
Refund of fees
May 11, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 11, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 20, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 20, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Notice of appeal
Feb 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 4, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 27, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2021
Annex to a communication
Mar 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 7, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 8, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 12, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 8, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 1, 2019
Claims
May 1, 2019
Description
May 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 1, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 18, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2019
Claims
Mar 21, 2019
Claims
Mar 21, 2019
Claims
Mar 21, 2019
Claims
Mar 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 15, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2018
Claims
Jun 22, 2018
Claims
Jun 22, 2018
Claims
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 14, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 29, 2017
Claims
Oct 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2017
Examination started
Jan 2, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Oct 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 26, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 26, 2015
European search opinion
Mar 26, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Mar 11, 2015
Search started
Aug 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 4, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 31, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 31, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 21, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Mar 21, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 18, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 19, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 19, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 28, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Feb 28, 2013
Published international application - A1

EP2749043

MAGNATONE HEARING AID

Application Number: EP12825445A
Filing Date: Aug 24, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 9, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2022
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