Chinese retailer KJ-Life has been successfully sued by American manufacturer Cabeau, the creator of travel products.
California-based Cabeau reached a settlement with KJ-Life involving infringement of its Intellectual Property rights. Management of Cabeau discovered KJ-Life was selling products infringing upon Cabeau’s Evolution Pillow design patent at 38 retail locations in Chinese airports and train stations.
“Upon discovery, Cabeau took swift legal action resulting in an immediate settlement by KJ-Life. Per the terms of the agreement, KJ-Life acknowledged they unknowingly violated Cabeau’s Intellectual Property Rights and fully cooperated with Cabeau in determining the manufacturing source of all known infringing products in China,” Cabeau said in a statement.
The Cabeau brand is known for offering innovative travel products including compression socks, sleep masks, travel blankets, on-the-go gear and the memory foam Evolution Pillow. The pillow has a patented design with eight features, including 360 degree head and chin support and a compact travel bag.
“Due to Cabeau’s commitment to quality and originality, the company devotes considerable resources to its Intellectual Property division, which monitors and investigates products that violate the company’s registered design patents around the world,” said Cabeau.
Founder & CEO David Sternlight says his company takes its IP rights very seriously and “will stop at nothing to protect our innovative designs”.
“We are happy KJ-Life took responsibility for their actions and look forward to working with them in the future.”
Cabeau and KJ-life now operate under a customer-vendor relationship within the Chinese marketplace, promoting mutual cooperation and long-term growth for both parties.