Organic Molecules for Optoelectronic Devices - Samsung Display EP4472973A1
Summary
The European Patent Office granted Samsung Display Co., Ltd. Patent EP4472973A1 for organic molecules used in optoelectronic devices. The patent covers compounds classified under C07D 405/14 and H10K with applications in display technology. The designation covers 31 European contracting states including major markets such as DE, FR, GB, IT, and ES.
What changed
The EPO published Samsung Display Co., Ltd.'s patent application EP4472973A1 for organic molecules designed for optoelectronic devices. The patent, classified under C07D 405/14 with related H10K display technology classifications, was published on April 8, 2026. Inventors include Nico-Patrick Thöbes and Michael Danz.
Affected parties include Samsung Display's competitors in the display technology and organic electronics sectors who should monitor this IP position. The patent's broad designation across 31 European states means it may affect licensing negotiations and R&D directions for companies operating in organic electronics, OLED manufacturing, and related display technologies across the EU market.
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ORGANIC MOLECULES FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
Publication EP4472973A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
Inventors
THÖBES, Nico-Patrick, DANZ, Michael
IPC Classifications
C07D 405/14 20060101AFI20251120BHEP H10K 99/00 20230101ALI20251120BHEP H10K 50/00 20230101ALI20251120BHEP H10K 85/60 20230101ALI20251120BHEP C07D 403/14 20060101ALI20251120BHEP H10K 101/20 20230101ALN20251120BHEP
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, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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