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Method For Optically Detecting A Wind Turbine For Testing Purposes Using An Aircraft

Patent No. EP3077669 (titled "Method For Optically Detecting A Wind Turbine For Testing Purposes Using An Aircraft") was filed by HGZ Patentvermarktungs on Dec 1, 2014. The application was issued on Feb 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CYBERHAWK INNOVATIONS	Nov 7, 2018	ELLIS
WEISS	Nov 7, 2018	FREI PATENT ATTORNEYS

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Jun 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 27, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 27, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 27, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 16, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 16, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 16, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 16, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Apr 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2023
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 24, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Feb 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2023
Authorisation
Feb 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 1, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 1, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 1, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 29, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2022
Refund of fees
Sep 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 5, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 5, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 5, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 30, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 24, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 29, 2021
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 2, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 2, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 28, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2020
Claims
Sep 28, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 22, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 10, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jul 8, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 8, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 8, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 25, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 18, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 18, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
May 18, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
May 18, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
May 18, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 18, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 18, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 18, 2020
Means of redress
May 18, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 18, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 18, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 18, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Authorisation
Jan 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2020
Authorisation
Jan 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 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
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 21, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 15, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 16, 2018
Request for documents
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
General authorisation
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 17, 2018
Refund of fees
Jan 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 23, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 7, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 7, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 5, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 5, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 18, 2017
English translation of the claims
Oct 18, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 2, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 21, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Sep 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 20, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 19, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 19, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 31, 2017
Examination started
Mar 28, 2017
Priority search results
Mar 28, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 27, 2017
Priority search results
Mar 27, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 8, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 30, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 12, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 10, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 14, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 18, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 11, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 21, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 15, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 7, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Jun 29, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 23, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 23, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 23, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 11, 2015
Published international application - A1
Mar 25, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 25, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 25, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 23, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 23, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 11, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 27, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 27, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 19, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 16, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 16, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2014
Abstract
Dec 1, 2014
Claims
Dec 1, 2014
Description
Dec 1, 2014
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EP3077669

HGZ PATENTVERMARKTUNGS

Application Number: EP14815266A
Filing Date: Dec 1, 2014
Status: Revoked; Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 7, 2018
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