Company exhibiting at Surfaces on Booth 3333 i4F management team available during event in person and virtually HAMONT, BELGIUM – i4F®, a group of companies bringing meaningful innovations to the flooring industry, today announced that it will be physically exhibiting...

HAMONT, BELGIUM – i4F®, a group of companies bringing meaningful innovations to the flooring industry, today announced that it has won two awards belonging to the international Best Managed Companies (BMC) programme. The company was awarded by Deloitte as one of the...

New protection covers all new materials, including LVT, SPC and EPC products, with locking More freedom to operate on new material products featuring i4F locking technologies Offered to i4F licensees HAMONT, BELGIUM – i4F®, a group of companies bringing meaningful...

Booth in Hall E7 – number E7 G15 Advanced Hymmen Digital Printing technologies exclusively available via an i4F license Company’s new water resistant installation technology, iClick4U on booth HAMONT, BELGIUM – i4F®, a group of companies providing patents and...

Increased focus on Asia and Russia Boosting surge of new and emerging technologies including Digital Printing Expansion of local teams in China and Vietnam HAMONT, BELGIUM – i4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today...

i4F® is today launching a new drop-lock technologies installation video. Including an introduction to its drop-lock technologies, step-by-step installation instructions and disassembling as well as some tips ’n tricks. This new film is modular and fully customizable...

- New i-Click4U technology - Passes all NALFA tests; approved by German and French institutes - Focuses on Laminate and Engineered Wood HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today launched the world’s...

Harlan Stone recognised for his outstanding contributions to the development of the global new materials product category during 2020 Annual winner receives a donation of $50,000 to spend on new innovation development HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of companies...

Company exhibiting virtually from January 26-28 via TISE LIVE and physically at SURFACES in June TISE TV airing I4F special product feature I4F management team available during event HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the...

Hymmen’s patented digital printing and structuring technologies only available via an I4F license Significant addition to I4F’s digital printing patent cluster HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry,...

Company exhibiting from January 13-15 via BAU 2021 ONLINE homepage Special I4F feature airing on BAU TV I4F management team available throughout event HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today...

I4F becomes lead sponsor of professional golf player Company launching I4F Global Flooring Leaders Golf Tournament in 2021 New campaign to ramp up brand building for I4F and its technologies HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of companies providing patents and...

Former Simmons & Simmons Partner brings extensive international IP knowledge and experience New strategic role to focus on further evolution of I4F’s Patent Cluster Concept and facilitate the introduction of new technologies HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of...

Company exhibiting on booth C02 in Hall 5.1 from August 31 – September 2 Launch of new virtual showcase Enhancements to company’s industry leading locking systems HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry,...

Moves to larger premises in JingAn District, Shanghai Opens new lab Boosts recruitment plans   HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced the continuation of its rapid expansion across...

New labelling system based on L2C program Non-assertion also protects licensees from ITC case in the US Roll-out starts on July 1, 2020 with different labels for 4 geographical areas HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the...

Unique grout technologies to be used on CFL Flooring products Technologies only available via an I4F license   HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced that CFL Flooring has signed a...

HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F today announced that following its 2019 settlement agreement with Flooring Industries (Unilin), I4F has the right to ensure that its licensees will not be subject to currently pending ITC proceedings in the United States, nor the consequences of...

  I4F enters exclusive patent partnership with Quickstyle Industries for its grout technologies  Unique grout technology with protected grout line on PVC, SPC and WPC tiles and planks  Immediately available via an I4F License HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F, a group of...

Dear friends - our valued employees, licensees, partners, business relations and media, Life as we know it has dramatically changed in just a matter of weeks! 2020 will go down in the history books as one of mankind’s darkest periods and, it’s certain to say, that...

-    Over 150 meetings in Germany and the USA -    Unique 3D embossing digital printing technology well received -    10 new licensees for locking and other technologies in Q1            HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies...

- Unique 3D embossing digital printing technology - Important addition to I4F’s digital printing portfolio, already incuding Classen and Kronospan technologies SURFACES – LAS VEGAS – USA – I4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring...

– Mr. Yoon J. Koh wins 2019 award – Annual winner receives a donation of $50,000 to spend on new innovation development DOMOTEX, HANNOVER, GERMANY – I4FÆ, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced its new...

– Global exhibition tour begins Domotex 2020, Hannover, Germany – Hall 12, B100 – Increased focus on Digital Printing – New offerings in materials and panel composition, surface finishing and manufacturing processes DOMOTEX, HANNOVER, GERMANY – I4F®, a group of...

– Domotex 2020, Hannover, Germany – Hall 12, B100 (January 10-13) – SURFACES (TISE), Las Vegas, USA – Booth 3070 (January 28-30) – Domotex USA, Atlanta – Booth 1433 (February 6-7) – Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR, Shanghai, China – Booth N2F15 (March 24-26) WILLEMSTAD,...

- All legal procedures between the parties settled - Settlement agreements cover all new materials, including LVT, SPC and EPC products, with locking - I4F has the right to ensure that its licensees will not be subject to the currently pending ITC proceedings in the...

– I4F to represent Lico on recently filed and all new patent applications worldwide – I4F obtains licensing and marketing rights for most Lico patents WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today...

- Tarkett grants I4F licensing rights for 167 patents WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced that it has signed a license agreement with Tarkett. As part of this agreement, Tarkett...

- I4F takes action to protect licensees against unwarranted litigation from Mohawk/Unilin - U.S. Patent ‘460 is asserted by Mohawk/Unilin in their recent ITC complaint - I4F preparing further actions to protect its licensees and freedom of choice WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO –...

- I4F receives exclusive sub-licensing rights for polymer core floor panel with grout patents - Innovative panels offer enhanced design possibilities WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO– I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today...

- I4F claims Mohawk Molveno and Prizefighter using Unilin’s Unipush system infringe one of its patents, US Patent No. 10,053,868 (US’868)- Follows lawsuit against Wellmade and Costco, others to follow- Mohawk needs to pay royalties, like any other flooring...

I4F supports flooring companies named in Mohawk/Unilin instigated ITC investigation   -     Mohawk/Unilin unreservedly attack their own licensees -     Investigation merely procedural -     Domestic industry requirement not satisfied by Mohawk -     Unilin...

– Halstead, Home Depot and Välinge enter into a confidential settlement agreement
– Case relating to Isocore, Lifeproof, Allure Ultra and Home Decorators branded products is withdrawn on the parties’ joint request
– Halstead-Home Depot continue to produce and sell luxury vinyl products

- Improper scare-mongering by Unilin during Domotexasia/CHINAFLOOR 2019 - I4F will continue to support its partners and fight this attempt at monopolization - I4F confident products using its patented technologies are unaffected   WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO– I4F, a...

- I4F receives licensing rights for new engineered stone, wood veneer composite base board - Patented board resolves most moisture, heat issues associated with natural wood flooring - Environmentally-friendly engineered stone composite works on all floor levels  ...

- Roll-out of new holographic labels starting Q2-2019- License compliance audits to begin with immediate effect- Two license agreements to terminate due to material breaches of contractWILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO– I4F, a group of companies providing patents and...

-   Company presenting its 4-sided 3L TripleLock on herringbone and floor tiles -   Digital printing and 3D-wall installation system on show   WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO– I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today...

-  I4F claims Wellmade’s Golden Arowana® HDPC® Rigid Core Waterproof Planks using Unilin’s Unipush system infringe one of its patents, US Patent No. 10,053,868 WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry,...

Nicole Murray of Floor Covering News interviews John Rietveldt at The International Surface Event 2019 in Las Vegas. Click here to see the interview.

Beauflor signing non-assert agreement with I4F for U.S. Patent No. 10,053,868 on Boardwalk luxury vinyl plank products using 5Gi system in the US WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today...

Technology optimizes extrusion process to increase productivity levels in fast growing market TISE, Las Vegas, USA – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced the availability of a patented technology...

Latest patents and technologies being demonstrated on Booth Number 363 WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO– I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced that it is exhibiting on booth number 363 at The International Surface...

I4F license enables Benchwick to extend its vinyl portfolio to walls and ceiling DOMOTEX HANNOVER, GERMANY – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced that Benchwick, one of China’s fast growing vinyl...

No link between Välinge’s German court case based on EP´665 and I4F’s 3L TripleLock technology Mannington patents already declared non-enforceable in the US EP’665 likely to expire before final decision WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents...

WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced Kronospan’s decision to launch new laminate flooring programs featuring I4F’s locking system 3L TripleLock. Following the successful testing of...

5th anniversary marked by 66 licensees and 300 granted patents in 100 countries worldwide WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today celebrates its first five years of business. The company marked...

I4F claims Beauflor’s luxury vinyl plank products using Välinge’s 5Gi system infringe one of its 3L TripleLock Patents, US 10,053,868 WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced that it...

Mohawk’s continues to impose expensive license fees for unused patents; actively lobbied against Chinese manufacturers in tariff discussions I4F promotes change for the greater good of the industry; offers strongest technologies on the market WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO –...

– Halstead/Home Depot file counterclaim against Välinge for inequitable conduct
– Filing cites breaches of duty of candor and good faith by Välinge

• Previously Finance Director, Intellectual Property at Unilin and Manager of Mohawk Group companies in Luxembourg
• Financial and international expertise in global IP for flooring industry

– Followers receive important news and trends emerging from the global flooring market
– Marketing support materials for 3L TripleLock and Click4U now available in Chinese

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– All Mannington patents removed from Halstead/Home Depot case
– Välinge effectively blocked from enforcing asserted Mannington patents in the US
– Claim construction ruling favours Halstead and Home Depot

– Ten years at Tarkett; led vinyl floor category, western Europe
– Seasoned executive with extensive commercial and sales growth experience

• I4F confident its locking technology does not infringe any valid Unilin patents
• Dutch court and EPO already confirmed validity of I4F’s 3L TripleLock patent in 2016 and
2017
• I4F believes Unilin’s allegations to be anti-competitive propaganda
• More and more manufacturers are signing up with I4F

• Flat Wall and Ceiling Click-System also demonstrated on I4F booth (E1 C27, international hall)
• Licenses for all three technologies immediately available

– ‘Pick and choose’ patent menu offers licensees transparency and flexibility
– Avoids paying for unused patents
– Focus on value creation for I4F licensees

– Office now open in Europe on world’s smartest km2 – the High Tech Campus Eindhoven
– Asian markets office to open in Shanghai on April 1, 2018

Breakthrough technologies and innovations from I4F and its partners Classen, Kronospan, and Kowon to be presented on I4F Booth E1 C27 in the international hall

Kemp Harr of FloorDaily - the daily news site for Floor Focus magazine, interviews John Rietveldt at Surfaces 2018 in Las Vegas. Click here to see the interview.

• John Rietveldt appointed as Managing Director of UWC
• UWC terminates exclusivity agreement with Unilin
• UWC begins licensing its IP directly in Europe and the US

– I4F obtains exclusive sub-licensing rights for specific Classen IP portfolio
– Strategically important Digital Printing and Liquid Laminate Technologies included in new agreement

Innovations4Flooring is evolving into I4F to become a leading patents and technologies company operating in the global flooring sector.

• I4F takes action to protect licensees against unwarranted litigation from Välinge
• Supports I4F legal proceedings to nullify the Dutch part of Välinge European Patent – EP’317; prior art for both patents overlap, neither believed to be patentable
• US ’625 cornerstone of Välinge’s long side patent portfolio in the US

• New website site offers tailored information, improved navigation and industry updates
• Two freely downloadable installation films now on I4F YouTube channel and website

– Välinge claims are unsubstantiated and unrelated WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that its number of licensees has doubled over the last twelve months to reach 25. I4F...

–  Court of The Hague confirms validity of Dutch part of 3L TripleLock WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a new technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that it has won a court case against the Unilin group.  This...

- Opposition division of European Patent Office publishes preliminary opinion in full favour of Innovations4Flooring patent EP2440724 - All arguments in oppositions filed by Unilin and Classen rejected in first round of EPO commentary WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO –...

WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that it has initiated the filing of an action to nullify the Dutch part of the base patent EP 1 084 317 from Välinge Innovation AB. The...

– Invitations to participate going out this week WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a new technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced the launch of its new global flooring industry survey. This is designed to gather...

– 3L TripleLock receives further confirmation of its innovative character for floor panel installation WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a new technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that its 3L TripleLock...

– I4F patents now granted in 34 countries worldwide Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a new technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that its RU2537423 patent for 3L TripleLock has been successfully granted in Russia. For the 3L...

Innovations4Flooring (I4F) today announced that it has initiated the filing of an action to nullify the Dutch part of the base patent EP 1026341 from Unilin Beheer bv. The accelerated proceeding on the merits against Unilin was deposited in the District Court of The...

Innovations4Flooring today announced that it has successfully passed a non-infringement examination for the United States. The examination, which was carried out over the last five months, was issued by an independent group of IP attorneys. Commenting on this, John...

– Deep dive sessions with key players and exclusive industry forum planned to explore patent landscape and latest developments WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO — Innovations4Flooring announced that it will participate at Domotex, taking place January 17-20, 2015 in Hannover,...

11 license agreement commitments received: 2 already signed Global roadshow to create new industry platforms planned for November Technology passes all laminate, wood and LVT performance test CEO says industry confirming its readiness for change Innovations4Flooring...

Company announces game changing 3L TripleLock® and Click4U® patents Unique drop lock installation technique for panels easy to install and eliminates need for additional insert on short side Innovations4Flooring today announced two new patents, 3L TripleLock and...