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Covidien competitive analysis

Latest oppositions filed by Covidien

Explore patent oppositions filed by Covidien against competitors, revealing strategic technology disputes and market positioning.

Last updated on: Sep 3, 2026
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition Date
EP1813201
Surgical Instrument Having Recording CapabilitiesETHICON ENDO SURGERYOct 27, 2016
EP2335889
Barbed SuturesETHICONJun 17, 2015

Latest patents of Covidien opposed by its competitors

Explore Covidien's recently opposed patents, revealing key competitive challenges and strategic patent disputes in the industry. Track oppositions filed by competitors to understand technology battlegrounds and assess potential risks.

Last updated on: Sep 3, 2026
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleTotal Oppositions
EP4013316
Apr 16, 2025Implantable Embolization Device1
EP2252247
Sep 7, 2022Shear Resistant Wound Dressing For Use In Vacuum Wound Therapy1
EP2974685
Jul 20, 2022Gap Control Via Overmold Teeth And Hard Stops1
EP2254647
Dec 29, 2021Vacuum Port For Vacuum Wound Therapy1
EP2371335
May 12, 2021Medical Dressing Containing Antimicrobial Agent1
EP2379034
Aug 5, 2020Method And Apparatus For Bridging From A Dressing In Negative Pressure Wound Therapy1
EP2446835
Jan 22, 2020Wire Spool For Passing Of Wire Through A Rotational Coupling1
EP3061471
Jul 31, 2019Medical Devices With Sealing Properties1
EP2437802
Jul 24, 2019System For Providing Continual Drainage In Negative Pressure Wound Therapy1
EP2777532
Jun 19, 2019Surgical Stapling Apparatus1

Latest PTAB cases involving Covidien

Discover the latest PTAB cases involving Covidien, highlighting their recent legal challenges and patent disputes.

Last updated on: Sep 2, 2026
Proceeding NumberFiling DatePetitionerRespondentStatus

Get alerts for PTAB Cases involving Covidien

IPR2016-01274Jun 28, 2016COVIDIEN LPUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATIONTerminated
IPR2016-01275Jun 28, 2016COVIDIEN LPUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATIONTerminated
IPR2016-01276Jun 28, 2016COVIDIEN LPUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATIONTerminated
IPR2016-00944Apr 25, 2016ETHICON ENDO SURGERYCOVIDIENInstitution Denied
IPR2015-01274May 27, 2015ETHICON ENDO SURGERYCOVIDIENFinal Written Decision
IPR2015-01275May 27, 2015ETHICON ENDO SURGERYCOVIDIENInstitution Denied
IPR2013-00209Mar 25, 2013COVIDIEN LPETHICON ENDO SURGERYFinal Written Decision

Peer Comparison New

IP litigation analysis comparing Covidien with top 3 competitors. Includes complete PTAB case data and opposition data from 2018 onwards.

Last updated on: Sep 3, 2026
CompanyOppositions FiledOppositions FacedPTAB Cases FiledPTAB Cases Faced
COVIDIEN LP2304 -
ETHICON1816914
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY8132
PHENOX GMBH41 - -