A Method Of Storing Energy And A Cryogenic Energy Storage System

Patent No. EP1989400 (titled "A Method Of Storing Energy And A Cryogenic Energy Storage System") was filed by Highview Enterprises on Feb 27, 2007. The application was issued on Jun 28, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAIR LIQUIDE	Jan 3, 2018	AIR LIQUIDE

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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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Jun 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 26, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 23, 2023
French translation of claims
May 23, 2023
German translation of the claims
May 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 16, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 16, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 9, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 5, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Apr 11, 2022
Description
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 1, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 1, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 26, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 26, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 26, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 21, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 21, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 21, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Jul 19, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 19, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Apr 22, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 22, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 12, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 24, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 4, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 4, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jul 30, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 9, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 2, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 26, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Reply to appeal
Apr 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2020
Reply to appeal
Mar 5, 2020
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Mar 5, 2020
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Mar 3, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 11, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Dec 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Dec 5, 2019
Claims
Dec 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 10, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2019
Notice of appeal
Sep 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 26, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 26, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 26, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 26, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Claims
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 1, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 9, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 9, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 7, 2016
Text intended for grant
Sep 2, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 19, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Aug 19, 2016
Claims
Aug 19, 2016
Description
Aug 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
May 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 11, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jan 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Claims
Jan 11, 2016
Description
Jan 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 1, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 1, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 14, 2015
Claims
May 14, 2015
Description
May 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jun 30, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Mar 25, 2009
Refund of fees
Dec 30, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 3, 2008
Refund of fees
Nov 24, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 20, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 20, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 20, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Nov 17, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Oct 15, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 13, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 7, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 17, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 17, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Jul 4, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 17, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 17, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 17, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 30, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Aug 30, 2007
Published international application - A1
Jun 8, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Mar 8, 2007
Abstract
Mar 8, 2007
Claims
Mar 8, 2007
Description
Mar 8, 2007
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Application Number: EP07712790A
Filing Date: Feb 27, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 26, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 28, 2023
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EP1989400