Coating Assembly And Method For Operating Same

Patent No. EP3354352 (titled "Coating Assembly And Method For Operating Same") was filed by Audi on Jan 16, 2018. The application was issued on Oct 23, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EISENMANN	Jul 23, 2020	OSTERTAG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
DURR SYSTEMS	Jul 22, 2020	DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB

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Jan 8, 2024
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
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(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 6, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 6, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 6, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 6, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 20, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
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(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 8, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Oral proceedings: change of venue
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 14, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 6, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 17, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2023
Submission concerning representation
Dec 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jun 21, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 21, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 11, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 11, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Authorisation
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 27, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 7, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 7, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Aug 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Aug 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Aug 23, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jul 19, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Authorisation
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 6, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 6, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 23, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2019
English translation of the claims
Sep 11, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 11, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 14, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 14, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 5, 2019
Examination started
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 3, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 3, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 30, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 4, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 7, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 28, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 28, 2018
European search opinion
May 28, 2018
European search report
May 28, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
May 28, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
May 16, 2018
Search started
Apr 11, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 11, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 11, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 11, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 11, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 9, 2018
Letter concerning the priority
Feb 9, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Feb 9, 2018
Priority document
Feb 9, 2018
Priority search results
Jan 16, 2018
Abstract
Jan 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jan 16, 2018
Claims
Jan 16, 2018
Description
Jan 16, 2018
Designation of inventor
Jan 16, 2018
Drawings
Jan 16, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3354352

AUDI

Application Number: EP18151980A
Filing Date: Jan 16, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 12, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 23, 2019
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