Cleanlink News October 28 2009
Rubbermaid Reaches Settlement In Libman Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Winchester, Va., announced it has reached a settlement of its patent infringement lawsuit brought against The Libman Company located in Arcola, Illinois.
In a lawsuit filed earlier this year in Virginia federal court, Rubbermaid accused Libman of infringing several Rubbermaid patents relating to commercial cleaning equipment. Under the terms of the settlement, Libman will cease selling the products which were at issue in the lawsuit and will pay Rubbermaid an undisclosed settlement amount.
“We are pleased with the conclusion of this matter, which is only one of many efforts currently pending or anticipated,” said Bob Heisner, Vice President of Rubbermaid Commercial Products based in Winchester. “As a global leader of innovation in commercial and consumer products, Rubbermaid is continuing its effort to vigorously enforce its intellectual property rights, and will diligently pursue claims to protect our proprietary designs and technology.”
