Method For Enhancement Of A Wind Plant Layout With Multiple Wind Turbines

Patent No. EP2246563 (titled "Method For Enhancement Of A Wind Plant Layout With Multiple Wind Turbines") was filed by General Electric on Apr 23, 2010. The application was issued on Feb 15, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ENERCON	Nov 15, 2017	EISENFUHR SPEISER
INNOGY SE	Nov 9, 2017	COHAUSZ & FLORACK
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY	Jul 27, 2017	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.

Date
Description

Aug 7, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 7, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 7, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 7, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 4, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 29, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 20, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 20, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 20, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 20, 2020
Means of redress
Apr 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 20, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 9, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 20, 2018
Request for change of name -opponent
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Request for documents
Nov 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 20, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 19, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 21, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 10, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 10, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 21, 2016
Examination started
Jul 5, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Oct 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 16, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 16, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 13, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 13, 2014
European search opinion
Mar 13, 2014
European search report
Mar 5, 2014
Search started
Jul 3, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 1, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Oct 6, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 10, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 29, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
May 27, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
May 10, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Apr 26, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2010
Priority document
Apr 23, 2010
Abstract
Apr 23, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 23, 2010
Claims
Apr 23, 2010
Description
Apr 23, 2010
Designation of inventor
Apr 23, 2010
Drawings
Apr 23, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2246563

GENERAL ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP10160820A
Filing Date: Apr 23, 2010
Status: Revoked; Aug 7, 2020
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2017
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Method For Enhancement Of A Wind Plant Layout With Multiple Wind Turbines

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EP2246563