Momentive files patent lawsuit against Chinese firms
17 Jul 2015
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Waterford, New York – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Chinese court system against Dongguan Hungpai Shoe Material Manufacturing Co. Ltd and Jingdezhen Hungpai Chemical Technology Co. Ltd (referred to collectively as Hungpai), the US company announced on 25 June.
The lawsuit, said Momentive, alleges that Hungpai is making and selling a product in violation of a Momentive patent for NXT silane and requests injunctive relief and damages.
Momentive’s patented NXT silane can help manufacturers improve tire rolling resistance and traction to drive lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
Momentive, said the statement, has invested millions of dollars and spent many years developing its NXT silane technology and demonstrating its efficacy in tire and rubber applications.
“Momentive depends on patents to ensure it can recoup its investment in high-risk new product development ventures that prove to be successful”, said Ian Moore, senior vice president at Momentive.
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