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The patent EP3265689 was granted to Brembo on Mar 24, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 26, 2016 under application number EP16713084A. 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 VERBAND DER REIBBELAGINDUSTRIE EV | Dec 21, 2021 | IPSILON BENELUX | ADMISSIBLE |
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