Endoscopic System and Method for Operating the Same (EP4027183A1)
Summary
The EPO published patent application EP4027183A1 for Fujifilm Corporation's endoscopic system and method for operating the same. The patent relates to an endoscopic device classified under IPC A61B covering diagnosis and surgery applications. The publication provides intellectual property protection for the disclosed invention across all designated EPC contracting states including AL, AT, BE, DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, and 32 others.
What changed
The EPO published a new patent application (EP4027183A1) for Fujifilm Corporation covering an endoscopic system and its method of operation. The application, published with a search report, is classified under multiple IPC codes including A61B for diagnosis and surgery. The designated states cover all EPC contracting states across Europe.
Medical device manufacturers developing endoscopic or surgical imaging systems should review this publication to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications. While patent publications do not create immediate compliance obligations, they establish IP rights that may affect competitive product development strategies in the medical device sector.
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ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME
Publication EP4027183A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
FUJIFILM Corporation
Inventors
YOKOTA, Tomonori
IPC Classifications
G02B 23/24 20060101AFI20221005BHEP A61B 1/00 20060101ALI20221005BHEP A61B 1/045 20060101ALI20221005BHEP A61B 5/06 20060101ALI20221005BHEP A61B 5/00 20060101ALI20221005BHEP A61B 1/05 20060101ALI20221005BHEP A61B 1/07 20060101ALI20221005BHEP
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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