Yokohama settles patent lawsuit with Chinese company
June 2, 2008
Yokohama Rubber Co. and its parent company Yokohama Tire Corp. have reached an agreement with Hanzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. on a design patent infringement lawsuit
Yokohama Rubber Co. and its parent company Yokohama Tire Corp. have reached an agreement with Hanzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. on a design patent infringement lawsuit. Under the terms of the agreement, Hangzhou will destroy the manufacturing molds and remaining inventory of its Westlake H280 tires for light trucks, Yokohama said.
The suit was brought by Yokohama in September 2006, alleging a violation of the company’s tire tread design patent by Hangzhou, a Chinese manufacturer.
Under the terms of the settlement, Hangzhou will destroy all manufacturing molds, provide an affidavit confirming the destruction and a photo of the destroyed molds. Hangzhou will also pay Yokohama a cash settlement, the company said.
This free guide outlines simple steps for hiring and onboarding commercial drivers while ensuring that you meet Regulation Part 391 and maintain fully compliant driver qualification...
Ready to boost fleet efficiency by up to 50%? Learn how AI-powered dispatch and next-gen tech are transforming TMS workflows, improving driver planning, and streamlining operations...
Gain a strategic edge in today’s evolving fleet landscape. Join us to explore how fuel cards are helping fleet managers cut costs, enhance control, and prepare for an electrified...
