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Status Monitoring Device For Wind Power Generation Device - EP3043062

The patent EP3043062 was granted to NTN on Jan 12, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 3, 2014 under application number EP14842258A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3043062

NTN

Application Number: EP14842258A
Filing Date: Sep 3, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 10, 2021
Publication Date: Jan 12, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS	Jan 30, 2019	RIBEIRO	-

Patent Citations (17) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	JP2005164314
DESCRIPTION	JP2011185632
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2004530825
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2013170507
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012139740
OPPOSITION	CN102980651
OPPOSITION	CN1505735
OPPOSITION	EP2551519
OPPOSITION	ES2380744
OPPOSITION	JP2011185632
OPPOSITION	US2004108729
OPPOSITION	US2011148113
OPPOSITION	US2012139740
SEARCH	EP2003335
SEARCH	EP2551519
SEARCH	JP2011185632
SEARCH	JP2011190762

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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Dec 16, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
French translation of claims
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Sep 3, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Aug 26, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
May 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 17, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Means of redress
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May 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Annex to a communication
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Dec 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 26, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
May 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Apr 28, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 30, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 31, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 14, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
May 2, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2017
Search started
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Mar 22, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Mar 22, 2016
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2016
Abstract
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2016
Drawings
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 15, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2015
Copy of the translated international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2015
International publication pamphlet
Search/Exam