News from 2001
ITC to review ruling
Viken, Sweden - December 25, 2001Välinge welcomes the decision by the ITC to review the advisory ruling made by the administrative judge. The review may stop import into US.
Read moreSwedish court rules that Pergo illegal has copied a Välinge Aluminium patent drawing
Viken, Sweden - December 10, 2001Välinge Aluminium AB welcomes judgement from Swedish Court of Appeal in copyright dispute against Pergo.
Pergos kopiering av ritning var olaglig.
Viken, Sweden - December 07, 2001Välinge Aluminium välkomnar hovrättens dom avseende Pergos kopiering av patentritning.
Välinge Aluminum glue-free joint patent withstands opposition from Pergo.
Viken, Sweden - November 16, 2001The Välinge Aluminium patent SE9801986 is of strategic importance, especially for the present glue-free joints on wood floorings and for new types of mechanically connected joints on laminate floorings. The patent is very comprehensive with 27 claims.
News regarding the ITC case in the US
Viken, Sweden - November 05, 2001The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) handling the International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation of alleged infringement of patents pertaining to mechanically locking flooring products, issued a notice of issuance of a “Initial Determination”, dated November 2, 2001.
Berry Group wins court case related to Välinge's european patents against EFP.
Viken, Sweden - June 27, 2001Enforcement of Välinge Aluminum's mechanically-locking flooring patents moves on to a fast track
The history of laminate flooring and glue less systems
Viken, Sweden - February 22, 2001The history of laminate flooring and glue less systems is subject to much misleading information and rumors. Here is the story told by the people that started the evolution of laminate flooring.
Alloc, inc. files lawsuit in Federal Court
Viken, Sweden - February 16, 2001Enforcement of Alloc's mechanically-locking flooring patents moves on to a fast track
The 5:th Valinge US patent will be issued on Feb 6:th
Viken, Sweden - February 06, 2001The 5:th Valinge US patent will be issued on February 6 as US Patent No 6,182,410. The patent contains five independent claims protecting a Snap Lock System and a Four Side Locking System for rectangular floor panels.
New generation of locking systems
Viken, Sweden - January 13, 2001Välinge Aluminium AB has developed a new generation of locking systems for wood and laminate floorings. The new systems are more cost effective and easier to install. They are protected by comprehensive patent applications covering
Välinge appoints Amorim as a new licensee
Viken, Sweden - January 13, 2001Välinge Aluminium AB and The Berry Group have jointly granted a sub license to Amorim Revestimentos SA, having its main production facilities in Portugal.
24 inventions are now patented
Viken, Sweden - January 13, 2001In 93/94 Välinge Aluminium AB invented the Strip Lock system for mechanical locking of flooring panels. This basic technology covers 18 inventions which are protected by a wide range of patents and patent applications. Alloc , Fiboloc, Woodloc and Berryloc are commercial products based on this invention.