Electrode Wire For Solar Battery

Patent No. EP1758175 (titled "Electrode Wire For Solar Battery") was filed by Hitachi Metals on May 18, 2005. The application was issued on May 29, 2019.

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
LUVATA PORI OY	Feb 2, 2017	BJERKENS PATENTBYRA KB GAVLE
ULBRICH OF AUSTRIA GMBH	Feb 2, 2017	KESCHMANN

Dossier Documents

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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May 3, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 3, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 3, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 10, 2019
Claims
Apr 10, 2019
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 10, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 1, 2019
Description
Apr 1, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 1, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 4, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 7, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 23, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 23, 2018
Means of redress
Aug 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 23, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Aug 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Claims
Jun 25, 2018
Description
Jun 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 12, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 27, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 27, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Request for documents
Apr 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 12, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 12, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Claims
Apr 12, 2018
Claims
Apr 12, 2018
Claims
Apr 12, 2018
Claims
Apr 12, 2018
Claims
Apr 12, 2018
Claims
Apr 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Non-scannable object
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 13, 2017
Request for documents
Feb 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 20, 2016
Refund of fees
Apr 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 18, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 20, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 20, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jan 20, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 23, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 23, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 23, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 23, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 30, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 24, 2015
Claims
Nov 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 24, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 24, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 24, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 21, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 21, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 9, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 1, 2015
Claims
Sep 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 12, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Aug 12, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 11, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 9, 2015
Claims
Jul 9, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 19, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 19, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 19, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2015
Citation filed by a third party
May 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 12, 2015
Observations by third parties
May 12, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Feb 9, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 9, 2015
Notice on debiting of fees
Feb 2, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Jan 30, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 5, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 5, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 18, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 18, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 15, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 15, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 15, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 15, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 15, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 15, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 15, 2014
Observations by third parties
Nov 14, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 14, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 14, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 14, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Nov 14, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 14, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 14, 2014
Observations by third parties
Mar 26, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 25, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 21, 2014
Claims
Feb 21, 2014
Description
Feb 21, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jun 17, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 11, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jun 11, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jun 11, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 11, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 11, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 11, 2013
Observations by third parties
Mar 25, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 27, 2012
Claims
Aug 27, 2012
Description
Aug 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 26, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2011
Claims
Nov 25, 2011
Claims
Nov 25, 2011
Claims
Nov 25, 2011
Description
Nov 25, 2011
Description
Nov 25, 2011
Description
Nov 25, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 17, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 17, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jul 20, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 20, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jun 20, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 16, 2011
Citation filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Citation filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2011
Observations by third parties
Apr 26, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 26, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 19, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 27, 2010
Maintenance of the application
Jul 15, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 28, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 28, 2010
Supplementary European search report
May 19, 2010
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Jan 31, 2007
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 3, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 29, 2006
Refund of fees
Dec 6, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 4, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 10, 2006
Abstract
Nov 10, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Nov 10, 2006
Annex
Nov 10, 2006
Annex
Nov 10, 2006
Claims
Nov 10, 2006
Description
Nov 10, 2006
Description
Nov 10, 2006
Designation of inventor
Nov 10, 2006
Drawings
Nov 10, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 6, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 13, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 1, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Dec 1, 2005
Copy of the translated international search report
Dec 1, 2005
Published international application - A1

EP1758175

HITACHI METALS

Application Number: EP05741062A
Filing Date: May 18, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 26, 2019
Publication Date: May 29, 2019
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EP1758175