Huntsman to seek “substantial damages” in China after winning legal battle
16/04/2018
These products can help textile and garment manufacturers produce deep black shades in fabric. Chinese companies Jiangsu Jinji and Taixing Jinyun Dyestuff have faced legal action from Huntsman for violation of the patents that Huntsman holds for the technology.
Huntsman announced on April 16 that the Patent Re-examination Board of the State Intellectual Property Office for China had upheld its intellectual property rights. It said it will now seek “substantial damages” and an injunction against further infringement. It said it will also now consider separate lawsuits for other alleged breaches of its intellectual property rights in China.
Rohit Aggarwal, president of Huntsman Textile Effects, said on making the April 16 announcement: “We are very pleased with the decision, which demonstrates the State Intellectual Property Office’s commitment to steadfastly uphold intellectual property rights in China [to] protect valuable and advanced technology. This encourages companies like Huntsman to continue to invest in research and development in our aim to bring cutting-edge innovation to the textile industry. Huntsman will vigorously pursue those who are infringing our intellectual property rights to stop the unlawful infringement and pursue full compensation for our losses”.
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