Method And Apparatus For Controlling Acoustic Emissions Of A Wind Turbine

Patent No. EP2306004 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Controlling Acoustic Emissions Of A Wind Turbine") was filed by General Electric on Sep 24, 2010. The application was issued on Apr 14, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ENERCON	Jan 14, 2022	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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Feb 7, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 7, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 18, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 18, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 18, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 18, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 20, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 30, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 30, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 20, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 14, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 14, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 14, 2022
Notice of opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 18, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 9, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 9, 2021
German translation of the claims
Mar 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 13, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 13, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 13, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 13, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2020
Claims
May 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 4, 2019
Annex to the communication
Nov 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 10, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 9, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2019
Claims
Jan 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 11, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2015
Claims
May 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 7, 2014
Annex to the communication
Nov 7, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2014
Examination started
Jul 3, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 1, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Mar 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 27, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 27, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Mar 27, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Mar 27, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 26, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 26, 2011
European search opinion
Aug 26, 2011
European search report
Mar 9, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 8, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Nov 25, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 24, 2010
Abstract
Sep 24, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 24, 2010
Claims
Sep 24, 2010
Description
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Drawings
Sep 24, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2306004

GENERAL ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP10179697A
Filing Date: Sep 24, 2010
Status: Revoked; Feb 9, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 14, 2021
External Links: Slate, EP2306004B1, Google Patents

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Method And Apparatus For Controlling Acoustic Emissions Of A Wind Turbine

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