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Wind Turbine Blade, Wind Power Generation Device Provided With Same, And Design Method For Wind Turbine Blade

Patent No. EP2604856 (titled "Wind Turbine Blade, Wind Power Generation Device Provided With Same, And Design Method For Wind Turbine Blade") was filed by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind on Oct 12, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 27, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ENERCON	Jan 27, 2017	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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Mar 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 19, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 5, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 5, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 5, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Claims
Aug 29, 2018
Claims
Aug 29, 2018
Claims
Aug 29, 2018
Claims
Aug 29, 2018
Claims
Aug 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 17, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 20, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jan 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 1, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 1, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 1, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 19, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jun 19, 2015
Claims
Jun 19, 2015
Description
Jun 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2015
Examination started
Sep 1, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 26, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 26, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 3, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 14, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 14, 2013
European search opinion
Nov 14, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Nov 5, 2013
Search started
Aug 20, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 20, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 20, 2013
Transmission of a document (International preliminary examination report)
Aug 12, 2013
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jul 4, 2013
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
May 23, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
Apr 18, 2013
International publication pamphlet
Nov 30, 2012
Transmission of a document (International preliminary examination report)
Nov 28, 2012
Reply by International Bureau
Nov 7, 2012
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Aug 17, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 12, 2012
Annex
Jun 12, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 12, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Jun 12, 2012
Reply by International Bureau
Jun 12, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 4, 2012
Enquiry with the International Bureau
May 30, 2012
Note on telephone consultation
May 22, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Apr 16, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2012
Abstract
Apr 16, 2012
Claims
Apr 16, 2012
Description
Apr 16, 2012
Drawings
Apr 16, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2012
Information regarding early processing
Feb 17, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase

EP2604856

MHI VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND

Application Number: EP11817193A
Filing Date: Oct 12, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 22, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 27, 2016
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