Method For Stabilizing An Electric Grid

Patent No. EP2614573 (titled "Method For Stabilizing An Electric Grid") was filed by SMA Solar Technology on Sep 2, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 18, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRONIUS	Aug 18, 2016	ISARPATENT

Dossier Documents

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May 29, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 29, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 24, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 14, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Feb 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 27, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 27, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 18, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 22, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2015
English translation of the claims
Oct 2, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 10, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 29, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 29, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 29, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 29, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 6, 2015
Examination started
Dec 9, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Dec 4, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 18, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 18, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 18, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 19, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 17, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 16, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 18, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 16, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 27, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 18, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 21, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
May 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 12, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 15, 2012
Published international application - A2
Sep 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2011
Abstract
Sep 2, 2011
Claims
Sep 2, 2011
Description
Sep 2, 2011
Drawings

EP2614573

SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP11767189A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 25, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 18, 2015
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