Patent No. EP3592580 (titled "A Tow Bar Assembly And A Method For Mounting A Tow Bar Assembly To A Vehicle") was filed by Brink Towing Systems on Mar 6, 2017. The application was issued on Nov 1, 2023.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| ACPS AUTOMOTIVE | Aug 1, 2024 | HOEGER |
| WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE | Jul 31, 2024 | PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB |
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