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I4F Secures Six New Digital Embossing Patents

Global patents reinforce i4F's digital printing leadership and expand protection for Hymmen’s DLEplus technology.
FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
August 21, 2025

I4F secures six new Hymmen patents worldwide, enhancing digital embossing tech that delivers scratch-resistant, natural-looking floors with advanced design flexibility.


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Classen, i4F Partner on Sustainable Flooring Innovation

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
February 7, 2025

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

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
January 22, 2025

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

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
December 19, 2024

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

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
July 8, 2024

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

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
February 26, 2024

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

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
February 13, 2024

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

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
December 5, 2023

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

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

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


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