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A Method Of Manufacturing A Blade For A Wind Turbine And Blade Comprising Segmented Conductor Means

Patent No. EP1709326 (titled "A Method Of Manufacturing A Blade For A Wind Turbine And Blade Comprising Segmented Conductor Means") was filed by LM Glasfiber on Jan 12, 2005. The application was issued on Dec 20, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS	Sep 19, 2018	KENT

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Jan 18, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 18, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 13, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2021
Means of redress
Sep 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Claims
Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 5, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 8, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 8, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 15, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 15, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 12, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 12, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 12, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Aug 8, 2017
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 3, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 3, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jul 3, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 6, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 6, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 6, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 25, 2016
Claims
Aug 25, 2016
Description
Aug 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 19, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 19, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 17, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 10, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 10, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 10, 2013
Authorisation
Sep 10, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2012
Claims
Jul 24, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 15, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 15, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 16, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 30, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 7, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 27, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 25, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 27, 2006
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 20, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 13, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 11, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 30, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 31, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 31, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 13, 2006
Annex
Jul 13, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 8, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
May 2, 2006
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 2, 2006
International preliminary examination report
May 2, 2006
International preliminary examination report
May 2, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 2, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 2, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 2, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 2, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 2, 2006
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 11, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 12, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 12, 2005
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 23, 2005
Abstract
Nov 23, 2005
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 23, 2005
PCT demand form
Nov 23, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 23, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Aug 23, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 4, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Aug 4, 2005
Published international application - A1
May 3, 2005
Abstract
Feb 16, 2005
Urgent incoming letter
Feb 8, 2005
Abstract
Feb 8, 2005
Claims
Feb 8, 2005
Description
Feb 8, 2005
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EP1709326

LM GLASFIBER

Application Number: EP05700564A
Filing Date: Jan 12, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 14, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 20, 2017
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