Shanghai NorthGlass committed to resolving legal disputes in the interest of customers
Shanghai North Glass’ increasing role in the worldwide market has not remained unnoticed and, unfortunately, has led some of its competitors to engage in legal disputes, some of which may also be noticed on a customer and end-user level. Shanghai NorthGlass takes these disputes seriously, and remains committed to protecting its customers against any legal threats.
In 2012, Glaston Corporation (“Glaston”), a Finish manufacturer for glass bending machines, accused Shanghai NorthGlass of infringement of its European patent EP 0679613 B1 by the sale and distribution of a specific type of glass bending machines to Germany. While this specific type of machines only account for a very low percentage of its numerous products, Shanghai NorthGlass strongly defended its legal position in this dispute and provided the court with substantial non-infringement arguments.
Similar claims have been asserted by Glaston / Tamglass against Shanghai NorthGlass also in the UK and Canada in 2006 and 2010. Two patents asserted in the UK and Canada have also expired, and Shanghai NorthGlass considers the asserted claims to be unmerited. While it therefore reserves its rights to a defense by all legal means available, Shanghai NorthGlass will honor any final and binding court decision, and is working towards a final and swift resolution of all further disputes resulting from any such decision. Also here, Shanghai NorthGlass’ main focus is to protect, to the best of its possibilities, its valued customers from the consequences of any legal action undertaken by Glaston or any other competitors, now or in future.
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Shanghai North Glass Technology Industrial Co. Ltd. (referred to as “Shanghai North Glass”) is a subsidiary of Luoyang North Glass Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Luoyang North Glass”).
Luoyang North Glass
Luoyang North Glass Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Luoyang North Glass”) was established in May 1995. In 2011, Luoyang North Glass went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 002613).
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