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Method And Device For Hard-Fine Machining Internally Toothed Gearwheels By Means Of A Toothed Honing Machine

Patent No. EP3442737 (titled "Method And Device For Hard-Fine Machining Internally Toothed Gearwheels By Means Of A Toothed Honing Machine") was filed by Audi on Jul 10, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 30, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GLEASON SWITZERLAND	Jun 8, 2021	LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN

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Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 24, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 24, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 28, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 15, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 1, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 13, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2022
Submission concerning representation
May 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 20, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 28, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 28, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 23, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 13, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 14, 2020
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Jul 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jul 7, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 7, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 28, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 28, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 28, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 28, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 28, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 28, 2020
Claims
Jan 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 22, 2019
Examination started
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2019
Priority search results
Aug 2, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 15, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 11, 2018
Confirmation of effective date of early entry
Dec 10, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 9, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 9, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Oct 9, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 9, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 9, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 9, 2018
Written opinion
Jul 9, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 9, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 1, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 12, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 8, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Feb 8, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Feb 8, 2018
Published international application - A1
Jan 9, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 28, 2017
PCT demand form
Dec 28, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 28, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 28, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Sep 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 3, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jul 26, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jul 10, 2017
Abstract
Jul 10, 2017
Claims
Jul 10, 2017
Description
Jul 10, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 10, 2017
Drawings
Jul 10, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 10, 2017
Request for grant of an International application

EP3442737

AUDI

Application Number: EP17739194A
Filing Date: Jul 10, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2023
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