Converter Device And Method For Converting Electrical Power

Patent No. EP2346135 (titled "Converter Device And Method For Converting Electrical Power") was filed by Siemens on Jan 14, 2010. The application was issued on Jun 18, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NORDEX ENERGY	Mar 17, 2015	HAUCK
SENVION	Mar 16, 2015	GLAWE
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS	Mar 16, 2015	GRUNECKER PATENT
CONVERTERTEC DEUTSCHLAND GMBH	Mar 13, 2015	COHAUSZ & FLORACK

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.

Date
Description

Nov 18, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 15, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 15, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 15, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 15, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 23, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 23, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 22, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
General enquiry
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 21, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 5, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 5, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 5, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 5, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 2, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 1, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 31, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 9, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 3, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Reply to appeal
Aug 2, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 7, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 24, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 24, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Oct 11, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 11, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 14, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 5, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 5, 2017
Request for change of name -opponent
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
May 12, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2015
Claims
Aug 11, 2015
Claims
Aug 11, 2015
Claims
Aug 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Non-scannable object
Mar 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 22, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 1, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 16, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 16, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 16, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2013
Claims
Dec 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Oct 23, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 8, 2013
Examination started
Feb 11, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 5, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Feb 5, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 4, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 4, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 4, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Aug 4, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jul 25, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 22, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 18, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 10, 2010
European search opinion
Jun 10, 2010
European search report
Jan 14, 2010
Abstract
Jan 14, 2010
Claims
Jan 14, 2010
Description
Jan 14, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jan 14, 2010
Drawings
Jan 14, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2346135

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP10000321A
Filing Date: Jan 14, 2010
Status: Revoked; Nov 19, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 18, 2014
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Converter Device And Method For Converting Electrical Power

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Dossier Documents

EP2346135