Actuating Drive For An Air Deflector Device

Patent No. EP3183162 (titled "Actuating Drive For An Air Deflector Device") was filed by Audi on Aug 18, 2015. The application was issued on Nov 15, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PARAGON MOVASYS	Aug 5, 2020	ADVOTEC
KIPP PRIMUS PRAZISIONSTECHNIK	Aug 4, 2020	KOHLER SCHMID MOBUS PATENTANWALTE

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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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Oct 19, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 19, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 19, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2023
English translation of the claims
Oct 5, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 5, 2023
French translation of claims
Oct 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 7, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 7, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 7, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 4, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 4, 2023
Refund of fees
Jun 29, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 29, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 29, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 26, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 17, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 10, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2022
Description
May 19, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
May 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Apr 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Nov 10, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Nov 10, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Nov 10, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Nov 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Description
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 2, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jun 16, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 16, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 26, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 17, 2020
Request for documents
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Aug 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 4, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 14, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 10, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 8, 2019
Non-scannable object
Oct 8, 2019
Observations by third parties
Oct 8, 2019
Observations by third parties
Oct 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
English translation of the claims
Sep 27, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 27, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 20, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 20, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 23, 2019
Examination started
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Nov 16, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 14, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Sep 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
May 31, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 9, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 21, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 29, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 13, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 4, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 15, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 25, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Feb 25, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Feb 25, 2016
Published international application - A1
Feb 25, 2016
Published international application - A1
Nov 10, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 10, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 10, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 16, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Sep 8, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Aug 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2015
Abstract
Aug 18, 2015
Claims
Aug 18, 2015
Description
Aug 18, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 18, 2015
Drawings
Aug 18, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Aug 18, 2015
Incoming fax related to PCT RO

EP3183162

AUDI

Application Number: EP15759408A
Filing Date: Aug 18, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 13, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 15, 2023
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Actuating Drive For An Air Deflector Device

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EP3183162