Controlling Operation Of Light Sources

Patent No. EP2728972 (titled "Controlling Operation Of Light Sources") was filed by Helvar on Oct 31, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 30, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TRIDONIC	May 27, 2016	RUPP

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

Oct 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 24, 2024
French translation of claims
Sep 24, 2024
German translation of the claims
Sep 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 25, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 18, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 14, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 14, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2024
Means of redress
Nov 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Sep 5, 2023
Description
Sep 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 1, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2023
Amended description with annotations
May 3, 2023
Description
May 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 3, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 7, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 7, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 7, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 11, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 11, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 11, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 19, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 19, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 15, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 15, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 12, 2022
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Sep 8, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 8, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 5, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 5, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 5, 2022
Claims
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 22, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 19, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 22, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Mar 22, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Nov 19, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 22, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 22, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Aug 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 7, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 18, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Feb 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 14, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 12, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2017
Means of redress
Nov 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 24, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Authorisation
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Sep 25, 2017
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Sep 25, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 15, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 30, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 4, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Refund of fees
Sep 29, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Sep 17, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 30, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 14, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 4, 2015
Examination started
Oct 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 28, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 9, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 25, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 24, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 24, 2013
European search opinion
Apr 24, 2013
European search report
Apr 18, 2013
Modified abstract
Jan 2, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 31, 2012
Abstract
Oct 31, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 31, 2012
Claims
Oct 31, 2012
Description
Oct 31, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 31, 2012
Drawings
Oct 31, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2728972

HELVAR

Application Number: EP12190767A
Filing Date: Oct 31, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 27, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 30, 2024
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