Current Bypass For Distributed Power Harvesting Systems Using Dc Power Sources

Patent No. EP2557650 (titled "Current Bypass For Distributed Power Harvesting Systems Using Dc Power Sources") was filed by Solaredge on Dec 6, 2007. The application was issued on Jun 5, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY	Mar 5, 2020	SPECHT

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Jun 26, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 17, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 17, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 17, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
May 16, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 22, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 22, 2024
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2024
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 26, 2024
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2024
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 26, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 26, 2024
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 21, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 4, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Aug 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Reply to appeal
Apr 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 24, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 4, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 24, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 18, 2022
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 29, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 20, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 19, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 19, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 9, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 18, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 18, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 16, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 8, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 25, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 25, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 24, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 16, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Feb 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 17, 2016
Claims
Jun 17, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2016
Examination started
Jul 6, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 6, 2014
Refund of fees
Aug 6, 2014
Refund of fees
Jul 31, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 27, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 27, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 27, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2014
Request for a decision
Jun 6, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 2, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 23, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 14, 2014
Request for re-establishment of rights allowed
May 9, 2014
Note on telephone consultation
May 2, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of examination fee/designation fee/non-reply to Written Opinion)
Apr 30, 2014
Request for re-establishment of rights allowed
Apr 15, 2014
Grounds for re-establishment of rights
Apr 15, 2014
Request for re-establishment of rights
Apr 11, 2014
Grounds for re-establishment of rights
Apr 11, 2014
Request for re-establishment of rights
Feb 7, 2014
Extension of time limit granted
Jan 31, 2014
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 30, 2014
Note on telephone consultation
Dec 13, 2013
Note on telephone consultation
Dec 4, 2013
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Nov 5, 2013
Grounds for re-establishment of rights
Nov 5, 2013
Request for re-establishment of rights
Oct 29, 2013
Grounds for re-establishment of rights
Oct 29, 2013
Request for re-establishment of rights
Oct 25, 2013
Grounds for re-establishment of rights
Oct 25, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 25, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 25, 2013
Request for re-establishment of rights
Aug 22, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of renewal fee)
Aug 12, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 29, 2013
Refund of fees
Jul 9, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 9, 2013
European search opinion
Jul 9, 2013
European search report
Mar 25, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee (divisional application)
Mar 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 12, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 15, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 30, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 24, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 23, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 16, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 15, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2012
Letter concerning search matters
Oct 18, 2012
Abstract
Oct 18, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 18, 2012
Claims
Oct 18, 2012
Description
Oct 18, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 18, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 18, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 18, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 18, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 18, 2012
Drawings
Oct 18, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Oct 18, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2557650

SOLAREDGE

Application Number: EP12188944A
Filing Date: Dec 6, 2007
Status: Revoked; Jul 2, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 5, 2019
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