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Classen, i4F Partner on Sustainable Flooring Innovation

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February 7, 2025
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Classen Group and i4F have expanded their patent partnership to include polypropylene flooring technology, marking a significant advancement in sustainable flooring solutions. The agreement grants i4F licensing rights for Classen's PP technology while implementing i4F's drop-lock system in Classen's production.


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i4F to Showcase Flooring Installation Technologies at TISE Surfaces 2025

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January 22, 2025
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Flooring technology company i4F will showcase two innovative installation systems at TISE Surfaces 2025 in Las Vegas: HerringB/ONE, eliminating the need for A/B panel mirroring, and Ceramic Click, a DIY-friendly click system for traditional ceramics.


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Unilin Terminates License Agreements with Seven SPC Flooring Manufacturers

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December 19, 2024
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The termination follows the manufacturers’ incomplete or inadequate reporting, delayed royalty payments, failure to cooperate during compliance audits and/or their refusal to address audit findings.


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I4F Wins Legal Battle in China, Secures Royalty Payment from Chuzhou Jingtian

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July 8, 2024
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Jingtian owed i4F amounts for unpaid royalties due on volumes of products incorporating i4F patented technologies. 


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I4F Takes Legal Action Against Vilox

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February 26, 2024
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I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that it has filed an invalidity case against Vilox’s US patent (US 11,421,425).


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Hymmen Granted Two New Digital Embossing Patents

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February 13, 2024
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I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that its digital printing technology partner, Hymmen, has received two new patent grants from the European Patent Office as well as the Chinese Intellectual Property Office.


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Unilin and Floors@Work Settle Canadian IP Court Case

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December 5, 2023
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Unilin Technologies, the IP division of Unilin, announces the resolution of a longstanding intellectual property court case with Floors@Work, a Canadian importer and retailer of flooring products.


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I4F Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Hesse-Lignal Poreguard Technology

July 25, 2023
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Poreguard delivers protection to wood floors and furniture while preserving the natural look and structure of wood. 



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I4F and Exterpark Partner Outdoor Decking System

July 24, 2023
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I4F enters the global outdoor decking market by obtaining the sole licensing rights for all Magnet technologies from Exterpark worldwide.


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Novalis Implements Unilin's Patented Matte Bevel Technology

June 29, 2023
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Novalis adopted Unilin's innovative Matte Bevel Technology in June 2023 to meet the rising demand for matte designs in resilient flooring. 


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