I4F signs R&D and patent partnership agreement with Lico
– 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...
I4F signs a license agreement with Tarkett
- 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 files IPR petition at the PTAB to nullify Unilin’s U.S. Patent ’460
- 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 signs patent partnership agreement with KingdomFlooring for new polymer core floor panels with grout feature for aesthetic joints
- 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 files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Mohawk
- 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 comments on Mohawk/Unilin instigated ITC investigation
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 settle pending US litigation out of court
I4F responds to Unilin’s attack on Chinese manufacturers and US consumers; calls action improper behavior going against freedom of choice
- 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 signs patent partnership agreement with CFL Flooring for breakthrough magnesium (MgO), wood veneer flooring board
- 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 ...
I4F augments licensee protection with new labelling system and start of audit program
- 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...
I4F exhibiting on booth D30 in Hall N3 at DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFLOOR 2019
- 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 files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Wellmade Performance Flooring and Costco on Golden Arowana® branded products
- 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,...
John Rietveldt’s interview in Floor Covering News
Nicole Murray of Floor Covering News interviews John Rietveldt at The International Surface Event 2019 in Las Vegas. Click here to see the interview.
I4F, Beauflor and Carpet Express settle US infringement lawsuit on luxury vinyl “Boardwalk” branded products out of court
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...
I4F obtains new patented technology saving manufacturers up to 10% on materials during the production of rigid polymer boards
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...
I4F exhibiting at Surfaces 2019 in Las Vegas
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...
Benchwick signs I4F license agreement for 3D wall installation and wall and ceiling click-system
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...
I4F demands the withdrawal of a wrongful allegation by Välinge
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...
Kronospan integrates I4F technologies into several laminate program launches
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...
I4F Celebrates Five Years of Breakthrough Business
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 files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Carpet Express and Beauflor on luxury vinyl “Boardwalk” branded products
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...
I4F shares its views on why the US tariffs on Chinese imports are triggering permanent change in the flooring industry
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 –...
I4F updates market on positive developments for Halstead/Home Depot in the Välinge court case
Kees Verhaaren leaves Unilin and joins I4F as Chief Financial Officer
I4F Launches New WeChat Account
FloorDaily’s Kemp Harr and Harlan Stone, Group CEO with Halstead and Metroflor, discuss ongoing IP litigation and the US free trade debate
US District Court of Delaware rules Välinge’s Mannington Patents in the US are invalid, with immediate effect
I4F appoints Matthieu Dekens as Chief Operating Officer
I4F reacts to repeatedly vague allegations made by Unilin
I4F showcases new 3D Wall Installation System and Liquid Laminate Technology “Light” innovations
I4F to introduce new Patent Cluster Concept (PCC)
I4F expands its global presence with the opening of new offices in Europe and China
I4F exhibiting at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2018
John Rietveldt’s Interview in FloorDaily
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.
Innovations4Flooring signs strategic partnership agreement with Ulrich Windmöller Consulting (UWC)
Innovations4Flooring and Classen extend strategic partnership
Innovations4Flooring signs global strategic partnership agreement with Kronospan
I4F receives licensing rights for 1,000 Kronospan patents Kronospan obtains license for I4F’s technologies Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing innovative flooring technologies, today announced that it has signed a global strategic partnership...
New Year New Identity
I4F files IPR petition at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in the US Patent & Trademark Office to nullify Välinge’s U.S. Patent ’625
Innovations4Flooring unveils revamped website and launches two new installation films
Innovations4Flooring signs strategic partnership agreement with Kowon R&C Corporation
Innovations4Flooring wins European Patent Office case against Unilin
– Strength of 3L TripleLock patent EP2440724 once again confirmed – EPO rejects all oppositions from Unilin in full favour of I4F’s patent Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that it has won a...
Innovations4Flooring appoints David Song as Licensing Director
– Many years of experience in the Flooring IP market – Focus on manufacturers in Asia WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced the nomination of David Song as Licensing Director....
Innovations4Flooring receives a second Canadian patent grant for its 3L TripleLock technology
– 3L TripleLock’s patent protection reinforced further by Canadian Intellectual Property Office WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that it is receiving a second patent grant...
US Customs & Border Protection Agency ruling gives I4F licensees approval to import 3L TripleLock and Click4U floor panels into the USA
Innovations4Flooring and Classen sign strategic partnership agreement
Innovations4Flooring announces market share gains; describes Välinge’s US lawsuit announcement against its customer Halstead as an ‘act of desperation’
– 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...
Innovations4Flooring wins historic court case against Unilin, nullifying the Dutch part of its base pretension patent EP’341
– Flooring manufacturers and distributors freed from restraints of EP’341 after 19 years of invalid enforcement – I4F’s Click4U technology does not infringe EP’341 in Europe WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring...
FloorDaily.net interview with I4F CEO, John Rietveldt
FloorDaily.net interview with I4F CEO, John Rietveldt, about I4F’s recent court case win against Unilin and its effect on the global flooring market. To listen to the interview click here.
Innovations4Flooring wins court case against Unilin
– 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...
Strength of 3LTripleLock patent confirmed
- 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 –...
I4F files action to nullify Dutch part of Välinge base patent EP 1 084 317
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...
Innovations4Flooring receives intention to grant from European Patent Office for expanded patent protection of its 3L TripleLock technology
WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced that it has received an intention to grant letter from the European Patent Office (EPO) for a divisional* patent application, published...
Innovations4Flooring intensifies its marketing activities with new website and free installation video
WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – Innovations4Flooring (I4F), a new technology company providing flooring installation solutions, today announced the launch of its new global website and a free installation video. These initiatives are the latest examples of the company’s drive...
Innovations4Flooring Global Flooring Industry Pulse Survey Results 2015
76% of global players surveyed believe current patent industry does NOT enable continued growth in flooring industry Only a third fully understands which patents they are paying for 74% would opt for a short side drop-lock solution WITHOUT a plastic strip Overall...
Innovations4Flooring Launching New Top 100 Global Industry Flooring ‘Pulse’ Survey
– 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...
Innovations4Flooring granted expanded patent protection from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
– 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...
Innovations4Flooring continues to drive flooring revolution with new patent approval in Russia
– 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 files action to nullify the Dutch part of Unilin’s base patent EP 1026341
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 passes non-infringement examination confirming its market rights in the United States
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...
Innovations4Flooring to release breakthrough information at Domotex 2015
– 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,...
Innovations4Flooring makes major progress in driving forward industry shake out with its break-through drop-lock installation solutions 3L TripleLock and Click4U
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...
New technology company Innovations4Flooring challenges the flooring industry status quo with break-through installation solutions
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...
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