Stolen IPad What impact has the serial numbe rin such a case?

my ipad has been stolen. What happens if the "new" user has resetted it and then connects to iTunes? The serial number of the iPad is assigned to my account/appleID. Will he get a problem to open a new account with this iPad? Has this somehow an impact or not? Or can the serial number be assigned to various accounts?? Can I do anything in order to prevent the new user using my iPad?

Change your iTunes (Apple ID) password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod.  If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number).  If any passwords are associated with your bank or any savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.
The "Find my..." function is pretty much useless if the device is in the hands of a thief.  All that is necessary is for the thief to connect to any computer with iTunes and "Restore as new."
The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself.  Something as small as an iPod should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.

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