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A Wind Turbine And A Direct-Drive Generator - EP2409380

The patent EP2409380 was granted to Xemc Darwind on May 3, 2017. The application was originally filed on Mar 19, 2010 under application number EP10710921A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2409380

XEMC DARWIND

Application Number: EP10710921A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2010
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Mar 31, 2017
Publication Date: May 3, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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
ENERCON	Feb 5, 2018	EISENFUHR SPEISER	WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (33) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	CN101222159
DESCRIPTION	US2001035651
DESCRIPTION	US6467725
DESCRIPTION	WO2009091248
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN101222159
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE1808577
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1641102
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1988282
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2793084
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS58192453
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS60204236
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2001035651
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006284511
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US7431567
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0074214
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO02095222
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2009091248
OPPOSITION	CN101222159
OPPOSITION	DE1808577
OPPOSITION	DE19636591
OPPOSITION	EP1641102
OPPOSITION	EP1985846
OPPOSITION	FR2793084
OPPOSITION	GB2314692
OPPOSITION	GB573773
OPPOSITION	JPS58192453
OPPOSITION	SU437176
OPPOSITION	US2006284511
OPPOSITION	US2007222226
OPPOSITION	US5491371
OPPOSITION	US7431567
OPPOSITION	WO02095222
OPPOSITION	WO2009091248

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 18, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Nov 18, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 26, 2019
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
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Jul 23, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 11, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
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Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 12, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Mar 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Feb 21, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 5, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Feb 5, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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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
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 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 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 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 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
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Feb 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
May 3, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Feb 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 23, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Feb 23, 2017
French translation of claims
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Feb 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Feb 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 11, 2016
Examination started
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Mar 22, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 14, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Mar 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 21, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 11, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 11, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Feb 2, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Dec 29, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Nov 15, 2011
Matter concerning the application
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Nov 3, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 3, 2011
Refund of fees
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Nov 3, 2011
Refund order of filing/examination fee
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Oct 14, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 14, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 14, 2011
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 14, 2011
Amendments received before examination
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Oct 14, 2011
Matter concerning the application
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Oct 14, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 14, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 13, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 13, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 13, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 13, 2011
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 13, 2011
Amendments received before examination
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Oct 13, 2011
Matter concerning the application
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Oct 13, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 13, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 12, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 29, 2011
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Sep 29, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Jul 27, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 9, 2011
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Jun 9, 2011
International preliminary examination report
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Jun 9, 2011
International preliminary examination report
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Jun 9, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jun 9, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Jun 9, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Jun 9, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Jun 9, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Jun 9, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Feb 21, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2011
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
PCT2
Jan 19, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Jan 19, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
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Jan 17, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
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Jan 17, 2011
PCT demand form
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Jan 17, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jan 12, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
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Jan 12, 2011
PCT demand form
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Jan 12, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Oct 14, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Sep 23, 2010
Copy of the international search report
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Sep 23, 2010
Published international application - A1
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Jun 4, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jun 4, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jun 4, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Apr 1, 2010
Abstract
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Apr 1, 2010
Claims
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Apr 1, 2010
Description
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Apr 1, 2010
Drawings
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