Systems and Methods for Pre-filled Medical Delivery Devices
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent application EP4132613A1 for Koska Family Limited, covering systems and methods for pre-filled medical delivery devices. The invention relates to IPC classifications A61M 5/28, A61J 1/00, A61J 1/06, A61M 5/32, and A61M 5/24. The application designates 34 European states including all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, and other EPC contracting states.
What changed
EPO published patent application EP4132613A1 titled 'Systems and Methods for Pre-filled Medical Delivery Devices' filed by Koska Family Limited. The application claims priority and designates 34 states including all EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Turkey. Inventors include Marc Andrew Koska, Jeff Price, and Jay S. Walker. The technical classifications cover prefilled syringes, ampoules, and injection devices.
Manufacturers of pre-filled medical delivery devices should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to assess potential infringement risks from this patent family. Competitors developing similar prefilled injection or drug delivery systems should evaluate whether their products fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The patent designation covers major European markets; any entity manufacturing or selling similar devices in these territories should seek legal counsel regarding licensing or design-around options.
What to do next
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis for pre-filled medical delivery device products in European markets
- Review patent claims for potential overlap with existing or planned product lines
- Consult IP counsel regarding licensing options if the technology is relevant to operations
Source document (simplified)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRE-FILLED MEDICAL DELIVERY DEVICES
Publication EP4132613A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026
Applicants
Koska Family Limited
Inventors
KOSKA, Marc, Andrew, PRICE, Jeff, WALKER, Jay, S.
IPC Classifications
A61M 5/28 20060101AFI20240619BHEP A61J 1/00 20230101ALI20240619BHEP A61J 1/06 20060101ALI20240619BHEP A61M 5/32 20060101ALI20240619BHEP A61M 5/24 20060101ALI20240619BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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