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Latest oppositions filed by Nikon

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

Last updated on: Nov 13, 2025
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition Date

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EP3823814
Method And Apparatus For Producing An Object By Means Of Additive ManufacturingADDITIVE INDUSTRIESDec 13, 2023
EP3538293
Method For The Additive Manufacture Of Components In Layers, And Corresponding Computer Program ProductTRUMPF LASER UND SYSTEMTECHNIKApr 13, 2023
EP3544787
System For Producing An Object By Means Of Additive ManufacturingADDITIVE INDUSTRIESFeb 21, 2023
EP3495077
Powder Spreading Quality Test Method And Additive Manufacturing DeviceXIAN BRIGHT LASERFeb 2, 2023
EP3594498
Gas Recirculation Device And System With SamePFEIFFER VACUUMOct 5, 2022
EP3470207
Plant For Additively Manufacturing Of Three-Dimensional ObjectsCL SCHUTZRECHTSVERWALTUNGSAug 5, 2022
EP3466650
Device For Additive Production Of Three-Dimensional ObjectsCL SCHUTZRECHTSVERWALTUNGSJul 25, 2022
EP3393807
Device And Method For Producing A Three-Dimensional ObjectEOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMSJul 6, 2022
EP3434443
Apparatus For Additively Manufacturing Three-Dimensional ObjectsCL SCHUTZRECHTSVERWALTUNGSMay 31, 2022
EP3369570
Device For Additive Production Of Three-Dimensional ObjectsCL SCHUTZRECHTSVERWALTUNGSMay 18, 2022

Latest patents of Nikon opposed by its competitors

Explore Nikon'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: Nov 13, 2025
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleTotal Oppositions
EP2345920
Jun 25, 2025Microscope System1
EP3713694
Jan 3, 2024Apparatus And Method For Producing A Three-Dimensional Work Piece1
EP3151053
Nov 29, 2023Focusing Device, Microscope Device, Focusing Method, And Control Program1
EP2902817
Sep 27, 2023Optical Component And Method For Producing Same1
EP2034349
Jul 19, 2023Observing Apparatus And Observing Method1
EP3129750
May 31, 2023Measurement Probe Unit For Metrology Applications1
EP3051276
Mar 31, 2021Analysis Device, Microscope Device, Analysis Method, And Program2
EP1956360
Dec 2, 2020Observing Device1
EP2037255
Nov 18, 2020Spectrum Observation Method And Spectrum Observation System1
EP2633268
Sep 26, 2018Profile Measuring Apparatus, Method For Manufacturing Structure, And Structure Manufacturing System1

Latest PTAB cases involving Nikon

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

Last updated on: Nov 18, 2025
Proceeding NumberFiling DatePetitionerRespondentStatus

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IPR2024-01372Aug 30, 2024NIKONOPTIMUM IMAGINGTerminated-Settled
IPR2024-01373Aug 30, 2024NIKONOPTIMUM IMAGINGTerminated-Settled
IPR2018-00686Mar 5, 2018NIKONCARL ZEISSInstitution Denied
IPR2018-00687Feb 26, 2018NIKONCARL ZEISSTerminated-Settled
IPR2018-00688Feb 22, 2018NIKONCARL ZEISSTerminated-Settled
IPR2018-00220Nov 21, 2017NIKONCARL ZEISSInstitution Denied
IPR2018-00227Nov 21, 2017NIKONCARL ZEISSInstitution Denied
IPR2015-00002Oct 1, 2014NIKONASML NETHERLANDSFinal Written Decision
IPR2015-00003Oct 1, 2014NIKONASML NETHERLANDSFinal Written Decision
IPR2013-00362Jun 17, 2013CARL ZEISSNIKONFinal Written Decision

Peer Comparison New

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

Last updated on: Nov 13, 2025
CompanyOppositions FiledOppositions FacedPTAB Cases FiledPTAB Cases Faced
NIKON - 892
ASML NETHERLANDS - 1292
CARL ZEISS6749315
CARL ZEISS SMT - - 2 -