Wind Farm And Method For Operating Same

Patent No. EP1467463 (titled "Wind Farm And Method For Operating Same") was filed by General Electric on Apr 9, 2003. The application was issued on Dec 21, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NORDEX ENERGY	Sep 21, 2017	EPPING HERMANN FISCHER
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS	Sep 21, 2017	BEETZ

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.

Date
Description

Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Jan 17, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Jan 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 2, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 18, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 18, 2019
Means of redress
Sep 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 13, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Request for documents
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 24, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 10, 2016
French translation of claims
Nov 10, 2016
German translation of the claims
Nov 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 29, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 23, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2016
Claims
Jun 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 19, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 19, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 19, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 19, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 4, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 1, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2009
Claims
Sep 16, 2009
Claims
Sep 16, 2009
Description
Sep 16, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2009
Annex to the communication
May 7, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 15, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 10, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Jun 4, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Feb 14, 2005
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 18, 2004
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 1, 2004
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 29, 2003
Annex to European Search report
Sep 29, 2003
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 29, 2003
European search report
Sep 18, 2003
Annex to the communication
Aug 19, 2003
General authorisation
Aug 19, 2003
Submission concerning representation
Jun 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
May 20, 2003
Communication regarding the Extended European Search Report
Apr 9, 2003
Abstract
Apr 9, 2003
Claims
Apr 9, 2003
Description
Apr 9, 2003
Designation of inventor
Apr 9, 2003
Drawings
Apr 9, 2003
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1467463

GENERAL ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP03008295A
Filing Date: Apr 9, 2003
Status: Revoked; Jan 3, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2016
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Dossier Documents

EP1467463