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Mixture Of Decafluoro-2-Methylbutan-3-One And A Vector Gas As A Medium For The Electric Insulation And/Or Quenching Of High-Voltage Electric Arcs

Patent No. EP2715759 (titled "Mixture Of Decafluoro-2-Methylbutan-3-One And A Vector Gas As A Medium For The Electric Insulation And/Or Quenching Of High-Voltage Electric Arcs") was filed by Alstom Technology on May 24, 2012. The application was issued on Aug 16, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HITACHI ENERGY SWITZERLAND	May 16, 2018	SCHAAD

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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Jun 14, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 14, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 23, 2022
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2022
Observations by third parties
Mar 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 4, 2020
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jan 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Nov 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 26, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Oct 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Annex
Oct 25, 2019
Annex
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 1, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2019
Communication of amended entries
May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2019
Authorisation
May 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 13, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
May 8, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 2, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 1, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 30, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 4, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 26, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jun 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jun 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jun 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 1, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 27, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2017
Description
Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 9, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2015
Annex to a communication
Jul 13, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 13, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2015
Examination started
Mar 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 16, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 9, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 25, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Oct 7, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 12, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 12, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 26, 2013
Free text
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 16, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 16, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 5, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 29, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 29, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 29, 2012
Published international application - A1
Nov 6, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Oct 26, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 26, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 22, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 22, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 22, 2012
PCT demand form
Oct 16, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 16, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 16, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 16, 2012
PCT demand form
Aug 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2012
Abstract
May 24, 2012
Claims
May 24, 2012
Description
May 24, 2012
Drawings
May 24, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2715759

ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP12723202A
Filing Date: May 24, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2017
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