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The patent EP3368787 was granted to BPW Bergische Achsen on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 17, 2016 under application number EP16795221A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRI PATENT MONITORING ASSOCIATION | Jun 13, 2024 | IPSILON BENELUX | ADMISSIBLE |
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