Ethicon Endo Surgery competitive analysis

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

Last updated on: Aug 27, 2026
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition Date
Surgical Apparatus Including Surgical ButtressCOVIDIEN LPDec 2, 2016
Recessed Groove For Better Suture RetentionCOVIDIEN LPSep 22, 2016
Powered Surgical InstrumentCOVIDIEN LPJun 15, 2016
Surgical Staple With Augmented Compression AreaCOVIDIEN LPApr 13, 2016
Surgical Instrument With IndicatorCOVIDIEN LPMar 17, 2016
Surgical InstrumentCOVIDIEN LPDec 11, 2015
Surgical DeviceCOVIDIEN LPDec 4, 2015
Wire Spool For Passing Of Wire Through A Rotational CouplingCOVIDIEN LPOct 7, 2015
Instrument For Cutting TissueCODIVIEN LPJun 3, 2015

Explore Ethicon Endo Surgery'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: Aug 27, 2026
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleTotal Oppositions
Jan 27, 2016Surgical Instrument Having Recording Capabilities1

Latest PTAB cases involving Ethicon Endo Surgery

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

Last updated on: Sep 1, 2026
Proceeding NumberFiling DatePetitionerRespondentStatus

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IPR2018-00936May 23, 2018INTUITIVE SURGICALETHICON ENDO SURGERYFinal Written Decision
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 Ethicon Endo Surgery with top 3 competitors. Includes complete PTAB case data and opposition data from 2018 onwards.

Last updated on: Aug 27, 2026
CompanyOppositions FiledOppositions FacedPTAB Cases FiledPTAB Cases Faced
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY8132
COVIDIEN - 1 - 3
COVIDIEN LP2304 -
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - 17 - -