Solar Cell

Patent No. EP3012872 (titled "Solar Cell") was filed by Hitachi Metals on May 18, 2005. The application was issued on Jul 12, 2017.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ULBRICH OF AUSTRIA	Apr 12, 2018	KESCHMANN
LUVATA PORI	Apr 12, 2018	BJERKENS PATENTBYRA KB GAVLE

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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Nov 30, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 30, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 30, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 27, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 9, 2018
Request for revocation of patent
Aug 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 14, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 14, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 23, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Request for documents
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
May 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 11, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Apr 11, 2017
German translation of the claims
Apr 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 3, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 3, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 3, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 20, 2017
Examination started
Oct 24, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Aug 24, 2016
Refund of fees
Aug 22, 2016
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 18, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 18, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 18, 2016
European search report
Jul 18, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Mar 31, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 21, 2016
Search started
Feb 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 9, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 2, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 7, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 9, 2015
Abstract
Nov 9, 2015
Annex
Nov 9, 2015
Claims
Nov 9, 2015
Description
Nov 9, 2015
Designation of inventor
Nov 9, 2015
Drawings
Nov 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 9, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 13, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3012872

HITACHI METALS

Application Number: EP15003206A
Filing Date: May 18, 2005
Status: Revoked; Nov 30, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2017
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EP3012872