Gray Manufacturing alleges that SW2.2 wireless mobile column lift systems manufactured by Sefac S.A. and distributed in the U.S. by Sefac U.S.A. infringe U.S. Patent No. 10,214,403.
Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc., a company specializing in manufacturing and selling portable lifting equipment for use by professional mechanics, announced that it has filed a new patent infringement lawsuit against French company Sefac S.A. and its U.S. distributor Sefac U.S.A. Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In the lawsuit, Gray Manufacturing alleges that SW2.2 wireless mobile column lift systems manufactured by Sefac S.A. and distributed in the U.S. by Sefac U.S.A and the use of those lift systems by customers infringe U.S. Patent No. 10,214,403.
“We filed the lawsuit shortly after our latest patent issued on February 26, 2019, and it supplements the prior lawsuit we brought against Sefac USA on October 17, 2017,” said Sterett “Stet” Schanze, president of Gray Manufacturing. “That prior lawsuit remains pending and involves earlier patents asserted against the SW2.2 lifts. Our patents are the result of substantial investments in research and development. We have an obligation to our customers, our stakeholders and our existing licensees to continue to enforce these important patent rights as new patents issue. Purchasers of the SW2.2 lifts and systems should be aware of our desire to identify and bring suit against anyone who uses the SW2.2 mobile column lifts and systems in violation of our developing patent rights.”
Are you aware of the hidden costs lurking behind ignored maintenance? This eBook reveals how neglecting upkeep can inate repair bills, induce downtime, and harm reliability. ...
Are your KPIs driving real fleet improvement? Learn how to set smarter, data-driven benchmarks, track success like top-performing fleets, and apply proven strategies to optimize...
Fullbay's fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair compiles insights from almost 1,000 experts and over 3,500 shops. If you aren't leveraging these proven data points, your competition...
Quality body repairs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks depend on the use of specialized adhesives, sealers, and other allied materials. Unfortunately, many shops face challenges...
