Fujikura LtdEuropean Patent Office revoked Fujikura's patent EP 3796060, weakening its IP position in optical connectivity.

STL has won a definitive victory in its European patent dispute with Fujikura Ltd. The European Patent Office Technical Board of Appeal issued a final, binding, and non-appealable ruling on June 24, 2026, revoking Fujikura's European Patent EP 3796060 in its entirety. This ruling resolves the UK patent dispute in STL's favor and strengthens its position in optical connectivity markets across the UK and Europe. STL's intellectual property portfolio includes 785 patents across major global markets, and the company says the decision highlights its ability to defend its IP in North America, Europe, MEA, India, and the rest of the world.
Fujikura LtdEuropean Patent Office revoked Fujikura's patent EP 3796060, weakening its IP position in optical connectivity.
CTO Realty Growth IncSTL won the patent dispute, strengthening its IP position and market stance in Europe and UK.