Rotational Positioning System In A Wind Turbine

Patent No. EP2588751 (titled "Rotational Positioning System In A Wind Turbine") was filed by Vestas Wind Systems on Jun 24, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 7, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SUZLON ENERGY	May 7, 2020	-

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Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 23, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 28, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 11, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 10, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 7, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 7, 2020
Citation for the examination procedure
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 7, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 7, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 11, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 29, 2019
French translation of claims
May 29, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 1, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 1, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 1, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 1, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 4, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 4, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 12, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 9, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2017
Examination started
Apr 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 16, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 6, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 6, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 7, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 22, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 9, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 25, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 25, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 24, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 19, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 24, 2011
Abstract
Jun 24, 2011
Claims
Jun 24, 2011
Description
Jun 24, 2011
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EP2588751

VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP11729049A
Filing Date: Jun 24, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 7, 2019
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