Hearing Aid Device For Hands Free Communication

Patent No. EP3160162 (titled "Hearing Aid Device For Hands Free Communication") was filed by Oticon on Dec 4, 2014. The application was issued on Oct 9, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SONOVA	Mar 19, 2019	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 12, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 12, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 2, 2024
French translation of claims
Sep 2, 2024
German translation of the claims
Sep 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2024
Refund of fees
May 31, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
May 31, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 31, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 23, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 23, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 23, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
May 23, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 23, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 21, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 5, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 11, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jul 6, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jul 6, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jul 3, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Reply to appeal
Dec 17, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 29, 2021
Refund of fees
Oct 27, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 27, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2021
Notice of appeal
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 2, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 25, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 22, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 9, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Claims
Aug 14, 2019
Description
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 25, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 28, 2019
Request for documents
Mar 27, 2019
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied within the opposition period
Mar 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 8, 2018
French translation of claims
May 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 6, 2017
Examination started
Oct 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 20, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 29, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 15, 2017
Refund of fees
Feb 1, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 1, 2017
European search opinion
Feb 1, 2017
European search report
Feb 1, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 18, 2017
Search started
Dec 20, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 28, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 5, 2016
Abstract
Sep 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 5, 2016
Claims
Sep 5, 2016
Description
Sep 5, 2016
Designation of inventor
Sep 5, 2016
Drawings
Sep 5, 2016
Previously filed application
Sep 5, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
Feb 4, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3160162

OTICON

Application Number: EP16187224A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 6, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 9, 2024
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