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Apparatus For Simulating Driving A Land Vehicle - EP4179516

The patent EP4179516 was granted to VI Grade on Aug 28, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jul 7, 2021 under application number EP21742796A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4179516

VI GRADE
Application Number
EP21742796A
Filing Date
Jul 7, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 26, 2024
Grant Date
Aug 28, 2024
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HAUTIERMay 28, 2025HAUTIERADMISSIBLE
MCLAREN RACINGMay 20, 2025SLINGSBY PARTNERSADMISSIBLE

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