News from 2010

Report from Domotex Asia /CHINAFLOOR 2010

Viken, Sweden - April 06, 2010

Välinge attended the Domotex Asia/CHINAFLOOR exhibition in Shanghai and displayed in its booth in hall E3 a variety of products from the patent portfolio and signed a new license agreement.
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Välinge differentiates technology and licensing on Powder technology.

Viken, Sweden - March 30, 2010

Two product categories, WFF-Basic and WFF-Superior, are introduced which are optimized to replace conventional laminate floorings and ceramics.
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Välinge settles legal dispute with Chinese cork producer

Viken, Sweden - March 21, 2010

Välinge has settled a legal dispute regarding infringement of Välinge's patent rights with the Chinese company Jiangsu SenHaoShi Cork Co., Ltd.
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Granite Expo acknowledges "Arc Loc" profile infringement on Välinge patents in the US and settles dispute

Viken, Sweden - March 17, 2010

Välinge settles patent dispute with Granite & Marble Expo, Inc., and Granite Expo Installation Co. Inc. after acknowledgement of patent infringement in the US regarding Välinge's patent rights related to the "Arc Loc" locking system used by some Chinese producers.
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Välinge and Beaulieu International Group settles IP dispute with Balterio in the US and signs agreement

Viken, Sweden - March 05, 2010

Välinge, Beaulieu International Group and Balterio announce that they have settled the pending litigation in the United States.
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Välinge strengthens its position and protects all new licensees on the new Side Push Fold-down Technology - 5Gs

Viken, Sweden - February 25, 2010

Välinge has decided to offer all new licensees of this new and unique 5Gs technology protection against claims for license fees from other parties.
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Välinge settles IP dispute with Mannington and signs agreement.

Viken, Sweden - February 23, 2010

Välinge has settled its dispute regarding patent infringement on certain Välinge patents with laminate producer Mannington Mills Inc. in the US.
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Välinge strengthens its position and protects its licensees in the US on the new Side Push Fold-down Technology - 5Gs

Viken, Sweden - February 22, 2010

Välinge has decided to offer its US licensees of this new and unique 5Gs technology protection against claims for license fees from other parties.
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Major patent victory against Pergo in US.

Viken, Sweden - February 20, 2010

The US Court of Appeals affirmed that the patents that Pergo has used against Välinge's licensees Berry/Alloc and Armstrong are invalid.
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Info regarding legal action against Egger in Mannheim 10-02-19.

Viken, Sweden - February 18, 2010

The hearing starts at noon on 2010 -02-19 and will be attended by many representatives from the industry.
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Välinge has developed a new fold down locking system, “5G-R”.

Viken, Sweden - February 04, 2010

5G-R is based on a new technology where locking is obtained automatically during folding without snapping or vertical turning.
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Info re patents and technology related to floating floors with Vinyl surfaces.

Viken, Sweden - January 23, 2010

Välinge invented and patented floating floorboards with vinyl surfaces already in 2001.
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Välinge enforces patent rights on Domotex trade fair in Hannover, Germany

Viken, Sweden - January 22, 2010

The District court of Braunschweig served on the 19th of January 2010 a request for preliminary injunction to the Chinese company Jiangsu Sen Hao Shi cork.
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Report from Domotex January 16-19, 2010.

Viken, Sweden - January 20, 2010

Powder technology and 5G side push systems were extremely well received by the visitors.
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Tarkett and Välinge announce license agreement for developing new innovative products based on Välinge Powder technology

Viken, Sweden - January 18, 2010

Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions and Välinge, a global leader in flooring research and development, announced today that they have signed during the Domotex fair in Hannover – Germany, a license agreement for developing a new and innovative product category.
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