Load Guiding Arrangement

Patent No. EP2889251 (titled "Load Guiding Arrangement") was filed by Siemens on Dec 30, 2013. The application was issued on Aug 24, 2016.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS	May 24, 2017	VESTAS PATENTS DEPARTMENT
ELTRONIC	May 19, 2017	OLESEN

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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Mar 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 19, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 7, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 7, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 7, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
Authorisation
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Authorisation
Oct 11, 2018
Authorisation
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 13, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Non-scannable object
Sep 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 6, 2018
Authorisation
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
May 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 11, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 5, 2018
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Mar 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 2, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 2, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Feb 23, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2017
Claims
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 31, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 29, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 29, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 28, 2016
Examination started
Jan 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jan 4, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jan 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2015
Observations by third parties
Sep 24, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of observations by third party
Sep 24, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Sep 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Sep 18, 2015
Observations by third parties
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 6, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 3, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 24, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 24, 2014
European search opinion
Apr 24, 2014
European search report
Apr 16, 2014
Modified abstract
Apr 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Apr 10, 2014
Search started
Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 30, 2013
Abstract
Dec 30, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 30, 2013
Claims
Dec 30, 2013
Description
Dec 30, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 30, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 30, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 30, 2013
Drawings
Dec 30, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2889251

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP13199785A
Filing Date: Dec 30, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 22, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 24, 2016
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