Court rules against ispo exhibitor for IP breach
07/04/2010
Provider of lacing systems for sports shoes, snowboards and ski boots Boa Technology has secured an injunction at a court in Munich against a Taiwanese rival.
The Regional Court of Munich granted a preliminary injunction against Rong Jou, a Taiwanese company doing business under the name A TOP. The court has prohibited Rong Jou from importing, selling, or offering for sale in Germany certain reel and lacing systems that it had on show at ispo 2010 in February because they appear to infringe Boa Technology’s patent rights under European Patent number 1213981.
“We are very pleased the court has granted this important injunction,” said Gary
Hammerslag, chief executive of Boa Technology. “This ruling confirms the importance and strength of the patents that protect our innovative technology. Boa Technology has developed unique closure systems for footwear and other products for premium brand customers and we are committed to enforcing our patents to protect many years of investment and the superior image associated with our products”.
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