Method For Primary Adjustment Of A Hydroelectric Power Plant

Patent No. EP2764234 (titled "Method For Primary Adjustment Of A Hydroelectric Power Plant") was filed by Voith Patent on Jul 25, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 14, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ANDRITZ HYDRO	Feb 16, 2018	WIRNSBERGER & LERCHBAUM PATENTANWALTE

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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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Mar 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 12, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
English translation of the claims
Mar 5, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 5, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 14, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 14, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2020
Annex to a communication
Sep 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 28, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 28, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 28, 2020
Means of redress
Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 28, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 5, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Oct 30, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 22, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 18, 2019
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Oct 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 29, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 29, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jul 29, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jul 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 29, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 22, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Mar 15, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2017
English translation of the claims
Apr 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 5, 2017
French translation of claims
Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 7, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 7, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 14, 2016
Examination started
Sep 14, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Dec 5, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2015
Priority search results
Mar 2, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 20, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 16, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 2, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 26, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 2, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 7, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 7, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 7, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 14, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Apr 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 14, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 14, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 4, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 3, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 3, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 30, 2013
Written opinion
Jul 30, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 30, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
May 24, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
May 22, 2013
Written opinion
May 22, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
May 22, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
May 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 26, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 26, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 11, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 11, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 11, 2013
Published international application - A1
Apr 5, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 5, 2013
PCT demand form
Apr 5, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 25, 2012
Abstract
Jul 25, 2012
Claims
Jul 25, 2012
Description
Jul 25, 2012
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EP2764234

VOITH PATENT

Application Number: EP12743378A
Filing Date: Jul 25, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 12, 2021
Publication Date: Apr 14, 2021
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