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Vibration Absorber For Wind Power Plants With Mass Pendulum And Eddy Currant Damper

Patent No. EP2696072 (titled "Vibration Absorber For Wind Power Plants With Mass Pendulum And Eddy Currant Damper") was filed by Wlfel Beratende Ingenieure on Aug 10, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 25, 2015.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIEMENS	Dec 23, 2015	-
ESM ENERGIE UND SCHWINGUNGSTECHNIK MITSCH	Dec 19, 2015	BENZ

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.

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Jan 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 23, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 10, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 10, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Authorisation
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jul 24, 2017
Request for a change of address - opponent
Jul 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Authorisation
Jul 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Authorisation
Jul 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 10, 2017
Claims
Jul 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Aug 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 2, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2015
English translation of the claims
Feb 12, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 12, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 12, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 10, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 5, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 3, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 3, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 3, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 3, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 7, 2014
Examination started
Aug 18, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 17, 2014
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Jan 16, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 16, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 15, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 18, 2013
European search opinion
Jan 18, 2013
European search report
Sep 20, 2012
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Aug 11, 2012
Abstract
Aug 11, 2012
Claims
Aug 11, 2012
Description
Aug 11, 2012
Drawings
Aug 11, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Aug 10, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Aug 10, 2012
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP2696072

WLFEL BERATENDE INGENIEURE

Application Number: EP12005805A
Filing Date: Aug 10, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 26, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 25, 2015
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