Method For Joining At Least Two Structural Parts

Patent No. EP3174660 (titled "Method For Joining At Least Two Structural Parts") was filed by Audi on Jul 1, 2015. The application was issued on Mar 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GF CASTING SOLUTIONS	Dec 20, 2019	PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE BEHRMANN WAGNER PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Mar 16, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 16, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 26, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 26, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 26, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 29, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 28, 2021
Description
Jul 28, 2021
Description
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Feb 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 28, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Aug 24, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Aug 14, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 20, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 19, 2018
Examination started
Jul 27, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 27, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jul 27, 2017
Amendments received before examination
May 10, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 14, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 23, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 16, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 12, 2016
Priority search results
Dec 12, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 21, 2016
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Mar 30, 2016
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Mar 30, 2016
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Mar 1, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 11, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Feb 11, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Feb 11, 2016
Published international application - A1
Sep 22, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Sep 22, 2015
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Sep 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 1, 2015
Abstract
Jul 1, 2015
Claims
Jul 1, 2015
Description
Jul 1, 2015
Drawings
Jul 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs

EP3174660

AUDI

Application Number: EP15734297A
Filing Date: Jul 1, 2015
Status: Revoked; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 20, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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