18 Nov 2009
DSM DYNEEMA MAINTAINS HIGH IP VIGILANCE AT MILIPOL
PARIS (FR), November 18, 2009 - DSM Dyneema, inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™ maintained its policy of vigilance and high alertness for potential intellectual property infringements at Milipol, (Paris, France, November 17-20). In addition, DSM Dyneema sales and technical experts, legal and IP representatives actively scanned the show for signs of potential infringements. The company has confirmed that it handed over three warning letters to prevent potential infringements on its patents.
“Exhibitions (like Milipol) bring a host of international manufacturers and sellers together in one place and occasionally we identify companies that can give us cause for concern regarding our IP rights. Whenever we identify any such activities, we provide immediate notice to potential infringers, and we are absolutely resolute in our intent to pursue and clamp down on infringements,” stated Robert Smulders, Business Manager Life Protection, DSM Dyneema.
The DSM Dyneema patent portfolio consists of well over 100 inventions protected by over 500 filed patents and patent applications worldwide and is continuously expanding all the time.
The company has a strong track record of successful IP litigation actions around the world, such as in The Hague (NL) in 2004, Paris (FR) in 2006, Texas (US) in 2008 and most recently Belgium (March 2009) which have all resulted in court rulings forbidding the sale of infringing products in their respective countries or regions.
“Innovation and intellectual property drive our business and we invest heavily in protecting our IP rights in all markets and business segments in which we are active,” added Robert Smulders.
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About DSM Dyneema
DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® is an ultra strong polyethylene fiber that offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger than aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. The applications are therefore more or less unlimited. Dyneema® is an important component in ropes, cables and nets in the fishing, shipping and offshore industries. Dyneema® is also used in safety gloves for the metalworking industry and in fine yarns for applications in sporting goods and the medical sector. In addition, Dyneema® is also used in bullet resistant armor and clothing for police and military personnel. Dyneema® is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands), Flaach (Switzerland) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) manufacturing joint venture in Japan. Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com and www.dyneemamatters.com
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