Hearing Assistance Device With Beamformer Optimized Using A Priori Spatial Information

Patent No. EP2986026 (titled "Hearing Assistance Device With Beamformer Optimized Using A Priori Spatial Information") was filed by Hong on Aug 12, 2015. The application was issued on Sep 21, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GN HEARING WIDEX OTICON	Oct 31, 2018	GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS

Dossier Documents

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Aug 25, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 25, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 16, 2022
French translation of claims
Aug 16, 2022
German translation of the claims
Aug 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 16, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
May 9, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 28, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Sep 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 4, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 13, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 13, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 12, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 23, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 8, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 5, 2017
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Sep 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 14, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 10, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 10, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 10, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2017
Examination started
Aug 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 17, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Aug 17, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Aug 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2016
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 20, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 4, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 4, 2016
European search opinion
Jan 4, 2016
European search report
Jan 4, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Oct 19, 2015
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Oct 13, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 12, 2015
Abstract
Aug 12, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 12, 2015
Claims
Aug 12, 2015
Description
Aug 12, 2015
Designation of inventor
Aug 12, 2015
Drawings
Aug 12, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2986026

HONG

Application Number: EP15180702A
Filing Date: Aug 12, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 19, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 21, 2022
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