Olympus competitive analysis

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

Last updated on: Sep 10, 2026
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition Date
System For Creating Lesions Using Bipolar ElectrodesCOVIDIENDec 6, 2018

Explore Olympus'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 10, 2026
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleTotal Oppositions
Jul 24, 2024Electrosurgical Generator With Multilevel Inverter For Hf High Voltage1
Sep 29, 2021Microscope Connecting Unit And Microscope System1
Sep 30, 2020High-Frequency Surgical Appliance And Method For Operating Such An Appliance1
May 20, 2020Photo-Micrographing Device And Its Control Method2
May 3, 2017Microscope Provided With Plural Otpical Units1
Feb 15, 2017Microscope Apparatus1
Feb 1, 2017Optical Measuring Apparatus1
Feb 1, 2017Immersion Microscope Objective And Laser Scanning Microscope System Using The Same1
Nov 30, 2016Microscope System1
Sep 14, 2016Microscope Apparatus And Cell Observation Method1

Latest PTAB cases involving Olympus

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

Last updated on: Sep 14, 2026
Proceeding NumberFiling DatePetitionerRespondentStatus

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IPR2024-01220Aug 29, 2024OLYMPUSOPTIMUM IMAGINGTerminated-Settled
IPR2019-00805Mar 11, 2019OLYMPUS OF THE AMERICASBRIGNACTerminated-Settled
IPR2019-00805Mar 11, 2019OLYMPUS OF THE AMERICASGENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGYTerminated-Settled
IPR2018-00904Jun 20, 2018OLYMPUSMAXELLTerminated
IPR2018-00908Jun 20, 2018OLYMPUSMAXELLTerminated
IPR2018-00909Jun 20, 2018OLYMPUSMAXELLTerminated
IPR2018-00910Jun 20, 2018OLYMPUSMAXELLTerminated
IPR2018-00905May 18, 2018OLYMPUSMAXELLInstitution Denied
IPR2018-00905May 18, 2018OLYMPUSTAKAHASHIInstitution Denied
IPR2018-00906May 18, 2018OLYMPUSMAXELLTerminated

Peer Comparison New

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

Last updated on: Sep 10, 2026
CompanyOppositions FiledOppositions FacedPTAB Cases FiledPTAB Cases Faced
OLYMPUS - 1014 -
CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH461215
MAXELL - 1 - 106
PAPST LICENSING - 1 - 46