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Nikon Corporation competitive analysis

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Latest patents of Nikon Corporation opposed by its competitors

Explore Nikon Corporation'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
EP3151053
Nov 29, 2023Focusing Device, Microscope Device, Focusing Method, And Control Program1
EP2034349
Jul 19, 2023Observing Apparatus And Observing Method1
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 Corporation

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

Last updated on: Nov 16, 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 Corporation 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 -