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Patent No. EP3417187 (titled "Friction Lining Assembly Having A Restoring Spring For Limiting Clearance For A Motor-Vehicle Partially Lined Disk Brake") was filed by Continental Automotive on Feb 10, 2017. The application was issued on Jun 4, 2025.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN | Oct 6, 2021 | WBH WACHENHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB |
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