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Method For Optimizing The Operation Of A Wind Turbine - EP1959130

The patent EP1959130 was granted to General Electric on Oct 28, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 1, 2008 under application number EP08101196A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP1959130

GENERAL ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP08101196A
Filing Date: Feb 1, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 25, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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	Opposition Status
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS	Feb 5, 2018	SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	ADMISSIBLE
ENERCON	Feb 2, 2018	EISENFUHR SPEISER	ADMISSIBLE
SUZLON ENERGY	Feb 2, 2018	MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	DE10127451
OPPOSITION	DE102004056254
OPPOSITION	DE102004056255
OPPOSITION	DE102005028686
OPPOSITION	DE10323785
OPPOSITION	DE19628073
OPPOSITION	DE19739162
OPPOSITION	DE19934415
OPPOSITION	DE2922972
OPPOSITION	EP1559910
OPPOSITION	EP1736664
OPPOSITION	EP1748184
OPPOSITION	EP1873396
OPPOSITION	US2005086202
OPPOSITION	US4160170
OPPOSITION	US5798631
SEARCH	DE19628073
SEARCH	DE19934415

Dossier Documents

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Oct 1, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 1, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 1, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 1, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Sep 25, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Sep 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
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Sep 22, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Sep 22, 2020
French translation of claims
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Sep 22, 2020
German translation of the claims
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Sep 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 12, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jun 12, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 12, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 12, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 12, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
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Jun 5, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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May 27, 2020
Refund of fees
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May 25, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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May 25, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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May 25, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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May 25, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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May 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Composition of the board (T)
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May 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 15, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 31, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jan 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 24, 2020
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Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 22, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jan 22, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jan 22, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jan 22, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 22, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 22, 2020
Means of redress
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Jan 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jan 22, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
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Jan 22, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 22, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 22, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 16, 2020
General enquiry
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Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 13, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 9, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 18, 2019
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Mar 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2019
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Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 13, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Mar 13, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Mar 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 20, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 7, 2018
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Nov 7, 2018
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Nov 7, 2018
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Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 10, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 3, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 27, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Mar 27, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Mar 26, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
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Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 21, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Mar 21, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Feb 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Feb 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 12, 2018
Request for documents
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Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 2, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Feb 2, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Feb 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 3, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Apr 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 22, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Mar 22, 2017
French translation of claims
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Mar 22, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Feb 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Feb 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Feb 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Feb 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Feb 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jan 26, 2017
Examination started
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May 13, 2016
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
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Feb 3, 2016
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
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Dec 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 18, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 18, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 18, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 29, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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May 26, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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May 26, 2015
European search opinion
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May 26, 2015
European search report
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May 11, 2015
Search started
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Jul 3, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Jul 1, 2013
Submission concerning representation
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Jul 28, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Aug 13, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Jul 23, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Apr 16, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
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Apr 2, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Feb 18, 2008
Letter concerning the priority
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Feb 18, 2008
Priority document
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Feb 1, 2008
Abstract
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Feb 1, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Feb 1, 2008
Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Feb 1, 2008
Drawings
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Feb 1, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent
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