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The patent EP3780557 was granted to Bright Data on Feb 15, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 21, 2020 under application number EP20195075A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| OXYLABS | Nov 15, 2023 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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