Lightning Protection System

Patent No. EP2471153 (titled "Lightning Protection System") was filed by Siemens on Jan 15, 2010. The application was issued on Apr 25, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAX BOGL WIND	Dec 4, 2015	BERGMEIER
ENERCON	Dec 3, 2015	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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

Mar 29, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 23, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 15, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 15, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 31, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 31, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 31, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 31, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 18, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 6, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 6, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 6, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 6, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 6, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 6, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 27, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 10, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 22, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 22, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 22, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 12, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 11, 2014
Examination started
Feb 11, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 6, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 25, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2012
Amended description with annotations
May 25, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Apr 26, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 10, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 13, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 24, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 24, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 9, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2012
Annex
Jan 9, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 6, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 16, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 16, 2011
International publication of the international search report
May 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 23, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2011
Published international application - A2
Jan 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2010
Abstract
Jan 15, 2010
Claims
Jan 15, 2010
Description
Jan 15, 2010
Drawings

EP2471153

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP10700993A
Filing Date: Jan 15, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 23, 2018
Publication Date: Apr 25, 2018
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EP2471153