Modular Converter Circuit Having Sub-Modules, Which Are Operated In Linear Operation

Patent No. EP3095178 (titled "Modular Converter Circuit Having Sub-Modules, Which Are Operated In Linear Operation") was filed by Siemens on Mar 13, 2015. The application was issued on May 1, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAUFHUTTE	Jul 1, 2019	LAUFHUTTE

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Jan 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 3, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Means of redress
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 16, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 1, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Published international application - A1
May 13, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 4, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 16, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 2, 2018
Examination started
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 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Mar 23, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 26, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 17, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 21, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 14, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 12, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
Aug 27, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 27, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 27, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2015
Abstract
Mar 13, 2015
Claims
Mar 13, 2015
Description
Mar 13, 2015
Drawings
Mar 13, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3095178

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP15710759A
Filing Date: Mar 13, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 7, 2022
Publication Date: May 1, 2019
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