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The patent EP3088156 was granted to Audi on Jun 26, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 22, 2016 under application number EP16166669A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG | Jun 22, 2022 | ZINSINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7350949 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102015208871 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1344688 |
| OTHER | DE102010017494 |
| OTHER | EP3535164 |
| SEARCH | DE102005042627 |
| SEARCH | DE202012011860U |
| SEARCH | EP1458221 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Amended description with annotations
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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