14.10.2016

Appeals court finds in favour of Manitowoc vs Sany

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favour of Manitowoc in its patent infringement and trade secrets misappropriation lawsuit against Sany Heavy Industries and Sany America, affirming the final determination and cease and desist order against Sany by the US International Trade Commission.

The ruling was issued in connection with the commissions investigation into Sany’s conduct after Manitowoc filed a complaint, alleging that Sany had violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act. The commission determined that at least one Sany crane infringed one of Manitowoc’s patents and that six Manitowoc trade secrets were misappropriated. As a result it issued a limited exclusion order that prohibits importation into the U.S. of Sany cranes that infringe the patents or benefit from the the theft of trade secrets See Manitowoc Wins against Sany

Manitowoc president Barry Pennypacker said: “Manitowoc is extremely pleased with the Court of appeals ruling which also affirms the ITC’s decision. Aggressively protecting our proprietary intellectual property creates value for our customers, shareholders and employees. Innovation drives Manitowoc’s product strategy. Our Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) technology is just one example of our ongoing commitment to being an industry leader”