Voltage Converting Device

Patent No. EP2801144 (titled "Voltage Converting Device") was filed by Siemens on Feb 27, 2013. The application was issued on Nov 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ABB POWER GRIDS SWITZERLAND	Jul 30, 2019	EPPING HERMANN FISCHER

Dossier Documents

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Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 21, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 21, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Aug 26, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Aug 26, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 26, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 26, 2021
Description
Aug 26, 2021
Description
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
General authorisation
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 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
Jan 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Dec 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 26, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Aug 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 30, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 1, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
English translation of the claims
Sep 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 17, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 23, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 23, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 2, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 2, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 31, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2017
Claims
Mar 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 19, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 13, 2016
Examination started
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 15, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 10, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 6, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 6, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 6, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 16, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2014
Priority search results
Aug 5, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 11, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 6, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Sep 6, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Sep 6, 2013
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 6, 2013
Published international application - A1
May 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2013
Abstract
Feb 27, 2013
Claims
Feb 27, 2013
Description
Feb 27, 2013
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EP2801144

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP13707350A
Filing Date: Feb 27, 2013
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 7, 2018
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