Method For Erecting A Tower

Patent No. EP1735506 (titled "Method For Erecting A Tower") was filed by Wobben on Apr 4, 2005. The application was issued on Jun 14, 2017.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIEMENS WIND POWER	Mar 14, 2018	ASPACHER
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY	Mar 14, 2018	ASPACHER

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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Mar 2, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 2, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 15, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 15, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 15, 2019
Means of redress
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 15, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 12, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Mar 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Claims
Aug 6, 2018
Claims
Aug 6, 2018
Claims
Aug 6, 2018
Claims
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 24, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 27, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 22, 2018
Request for documents
Mar 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 18, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
English translation of the claims
Apr 28, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 28, 2017
French translation of claims
Apr 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 5, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 5, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Nov 14, 2016
Claims
Nov 14, 2016
Description
Nov 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Mar 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 1, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 25, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 25, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 14, 2015
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 29, 2015
Annex
Sep 29, 2015
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 19, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Aug 3, 2011
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 1, 2011
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Mar 1, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 3, 2010
Annex
Dec 3, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 3, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 3, 2010
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 3, 2010
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 7, 2010
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 7, 2010
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 21, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 16, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2009
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2009
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Apr 20, 2009
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 20, 2009
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 23, 2009
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 5, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Jan 5, 2009
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 3, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Sep 3, 2008
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 3, 2008
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 26, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 19, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 29, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 30, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 30, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 9, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 9, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 18, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 30, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 20, 2006
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 20, 2006
International preliminary examination report
Mar 20, 2006
International preliminary examination report
Mar 20, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 20, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 20, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 20, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 20, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 20, 2006
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 22, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 22, 2006
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 3, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 3, 2006
PCT demand form
Feb 3, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 2, 2006
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 2, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 2, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 2, 2006
PCT demand form
Feb 2, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 2, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 13, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Oct 13, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Oct 13, 2005
Published international application - A1
Apr 5, 2005
Abstract
Apr 5, 2005
Claims
Apr 5, 2005
Description
Apr 5, 2005
Drawings
Apr 4, 2005
General authorisation

EP1735506

WOBBEN

Application Number: EP05716517A
Filing Date: Apr 4, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 28, 2020
Publication Date: Jun 14, 2017
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