Method And System For Deicing A Wind Turbine

Patent No. EP2753826 (titled "Method And System For Deicing A Wind Turbine") was filed by Senvion on Aug 16, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 10, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ENERCON	Apr 1, 2016	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 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2024
English translation of the claims
Feb 26, 2024
French translation of claims
Feb 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 30, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 30, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 11, 2023
Refund of fees
Oct 9, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 9, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 4, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 17, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 17, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2023
Notice of appeal
Jul 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 31, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 31, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 31, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 31, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 31, 2023
Means of redress
May 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 2, 2022
Description
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 25, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 4, 2022
Description
Jul 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2022
Amended description with annotations
May 5, 2022
Description
May 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 24, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 24, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's address
Nov 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 29, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 29, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 1, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 1, 2021
F3033.1 Forwarding decision correcting errors to the parties
Jun 1, 2021
F3033.1 Forwarding decision correcting errors to the parties
May 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 4, 2021
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
May 4, 2021
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 20, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 20, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 12, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 12, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 12, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Feb 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 25, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 25, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 29, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 29, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 29, 2020
General authorisation
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 15, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 9, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 2, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 30, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 27, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 21, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Claims
Jun 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2018
Reply to appeal
Feb 12, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 12, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 8, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 31, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Nov 8, 2017
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 7, 2017
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Nov 7, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 7, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 7, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 30, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Notice of appeal
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 4, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 4, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 27, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 27, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 27, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 27, 2017
Means of redress
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2017
Claims
Jul 6, 2017
Claims
Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2016
Claims
Sep 13, 2016
Claims
Sep 13, 2016
Claims
Sep 13, 2016
Claims
Sep 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 1, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2015
English translation of the claims
May 13, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 13, 2015
French translation of claims
May 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 21, 2015
Examination started
Nov 10, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 7, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Nov 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 18, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 9, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 26, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 20, 2014
Priority search results
Feb 20, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 17, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 25, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 25, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Mar 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Mar 14, 2013
Published international application - A1
Nov 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 17, 2012
Abstract
Aug 17, 2012
Claims
Aug 17, 2012
Description
Aug 17, 2012
Drawings
Aug 17, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2753826

SENVION

Application Number: EP12758751A
Filing Date: Aug 16, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 8, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 10, 2024
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Method And System For Deicing A Wind Turbine

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