Feds Seize Chinese Products Infringing on Unilin

Dallas, TX, April 8, 2009--U.S. Customs recently seized Chinese imports that infringe on patents related to Unilin’s Uniclic glueless locking system for flooring.

“Unilin has solidly earned its position in the industry as the technology and innovation leader by historically launching many ‘industry firsts’ such as Uniclic that later became the accepted industry standards. Patents and the protection of our intellectual property are integral parts of this innovation process,” said Roger Farabee, senior vice president of marketing, Unilin Flooring, NC, LLC, a Mohawk Industries company.

Unilin said it has patent protection in 52 countries and has consistently been successful in its defense of its patents and in legal action against infringers.

With the seizure in New Orleans, the violators have 30 days to export the material or the confiscated product is destroyed.