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Wind Turbine Blade Comprising Vortex Generators - EP2736805

The patent EP2736805 was granted to LM WP Patent Holding on Jun 14, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jul 20, 2012 under application number EP12737573A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2736805

LM WP PATENT HOLDING
Application Number
EP12737573A
Filing Date
Jul 20, 2012
Status
Opposition Rejected
May 24, 2023
Grant Date
Jun 14, 2017
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SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGYMar 13, 2018SGRE ASSOCIATIONADMISSIBLE
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMSMar 13, 2018BEETZADMISSIBLE

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