Unilin prevails in U.S. patent case against Vilox
On March 3, 2026, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled decisively in favor of Unilin in its case against Vilox and one of Vilox’s licensees.
- Products sold under Vilox license were found to infringe all 4 asserted Unilin US patents
- Vilox was found to have willfully infringed and was ordered to pay damages to Unilin for all infringing products sold under Vilox license in the United States
On March 3, 2026, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled decisively in favor of Unilin in its case against Vilox and one of Vilox’s licensees. Because of the willful infringement decision, the Court will now decide whether additional damages should be imposed, up to three times the compensation for infringement. Both parties have the right to appeal the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
“This is an important decision for Unilin, its licensed partners, and for all companies that respect intellectual property rights”, states Bart Van der Stockt, President of Unilin’s IP business. “Unilin invests heavily in the development of innovative technologies that move the flooring industry forward. Unilin remains dedicated to creating a fair and competitive market environment while protecting the investments of its R&D efforts, and promoting the interests of its licensed partners and their customers.”