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Wind Turbine With Slender Blade - EP3617496

The patent EP3617496 was granted to Wobben Properties on Oct 23, 2024. The application was originally filed on Apr 2, 2007 under application number EP19188863A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3617496

WOBBEN PROPERTIES
Application Number
EP19188863A
Filing Date
Apr 2, 2007
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 19, 2024
Publication Date
Oct 23, 2024
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GE WIND ENERGYJul 23, 2025ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBBADMISSIBLE
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