Willo Products Announces Successful Settlement of Patent Litigation
April 30 2024 - 10:29AM
Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design,
engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems,
announced the company has reached a settlement in its patent
infringement litigation with Habersham Metals, Inc. This agreement
underscores Willo’s unwavering commitment to protect its
intellectual property rights.
The patent infringement dispute centered around Habersham
Metal’s alleged infringement of Willo’s patented locking system.
The Willo Wedge™ locking system is a state-of-the-art solution
designed to enhance safety and security in correctional facilities,
incorporating innovative features to prevent tampering and
unauthorized access.
“While we respect healthy competition in the market, we will
aggressively enforce our intellectual property rights,” said Dave
Wood, President and CEO at Willo. “The technology of our patented
locking system is the result of years of research, engineering, and
innovation, and we are committed to protecting our investment for
this groundbreaking technology.”
Details of the settlement between the companies are
confidential, but Willo remains steadfast in its pursuit of
protecting its intellectual property.
For more information about Willo and its industry-leading
swinging door locking systems, visit www.willoproducts.com.
About Willo Products Company: Founded in
1945, Willo Products provides innovative, high-quality,
engineered solutions and services for the detention industry that
improve the security and safety environment within correctional
facilities, protecting the lives of the residents and staff. Today,
Willo Products’ locking devices, hollow metal products, and other
detention equipment are used in more than 1,500 correctional
facilities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and various
countries. The company provides new locking device upgrades and
retrofits, replacement control panels, and The Willo Wedge, the
industry’s only patented locking system, to State, County, and
Municipal facilities. Willo also provides replacement parts,
service, and preventative maintenance solutions.
Press Contact: Jamie Britnell Phone number:
256-353-7161 Email: jbritnell@willoproducts.com
A video accompanying this announcement can be found
at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3f38013b-8840-436f-b6f3-0e5c5d756f34