Low Basal Plane Dislocation Bulk Grown Sic Wafers

Patent No. EP1888821 (titled "Low Basal Plane Dislocation Bulk Grown Sic Wafers") was filed by Cree on Apr 5, 2006. The application was issued on Nov 19, 2014.

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
DOW CORNING	Aug 19, 2015	ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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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Feb 6, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 1, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 23, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 23, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 23, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 23, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Claims
Jul 19, 2017
Claims
Jul 19, 2017
Claims
Jul 19, 2017
Claims
Jul 19, 2017
Claims
Jul 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 11, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 21, 2016
Claims
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 27, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 22, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 22, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 25, 2015
Invitation to file an authorisation
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 28, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 19, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 19, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 3, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 19, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 23, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 8, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 13, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 13, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 13, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 16, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Nov 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2013
Claims
Nov 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2013
Claims
May 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 13, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2012
Annex to the communication
Aug 1, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Mar 17, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 17, 2011
Claims
Mar 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 26, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 17, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 4, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 4, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 10, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 7, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 3, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2008
Claims
Sep 3, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 1, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Feb 26, 2008
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 21, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 20, 2007
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Dec 20, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 11, 2007
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Nov 30, 2007
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 26, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 4, 2007
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report
Oct 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report
Oct 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 4, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 4, 2007
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 5, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 7, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 7, 2007
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 16, 2007
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 6, 2007
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 6, 2007
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 6, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 6, 2007
PCT demand form
Apr 6, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 6, 2007
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 9, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 21, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Dec 21, 2006
Published international application - A1
Jun 2, 2006
Abstract
Jun 2, 2006
Claims
Jun 2, 2006
Description
Jun 2, 2006
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Application Number: EP06749466A
Filing Date: Apr 5, 2006
Status: Revoked; Feb 2, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 19, 2014
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