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The patent EP3222873 was granted to Special Springs on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2017 under application number EP17162171A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESTEK OTOMOTIV YAN SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI | Aug 2, 2022 | YAMANKARADENIZ | ADMISSIBLE |
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