DSM Dyneema Successfully Resolves Patent Infringement Dispute with Belprotect13-Mar-09

Belprotect recognizes DSM Dyneema patent, will not sell infringing products

DSM Dyneema, inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, announced today that it has reached a settlement with Belgian company Belprotect that ends a patent infringement dispute related to patented DSM Dyneema technology.

The dispute was settled and as part of the agreement Belprotect have signed a statement in which they fully acknowledge the validity of DSM Dyneema’s Intellectual Property and will not sell any infringing products. DSM Dyneema has agreed to drop legal procedures initiated against Belprotect with immediate effect.

“Innovation is one of our core values and effective patent protection is essential to drive the continuous innovation that benefits our customers. Consequently we are highly committed to defend our patents and this settlement again reflects the effectiveness of our ongoing efforts. We are pleased that this settlement was reached without having to take further steps in court. ” says Christophe Dardel, President Business Group, DSM Dyneema.

The DSM Dyneema patent portfolio consists of well over 100 inventions protected by over 500 filed patents and patent applications worldwide, and is expanding all the time. DSM Dyneema vigorously defends its intellectual property and has successfully addressed a number of trademark and patent infringement cases around the world, including in Asia, Europe and the USA.