European Distributor Enjoined from Selling Ace-K Produced by Chinese Manufacturer
Mon, November 13 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty
materials company, today announced that it has successfully obtained a
preliminary injunction against Falken Trade Polska sp. z o.o. sp.k., a
European distributor (Distributor) of Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K), a
high-potency sweetener subject to recently granted European Patent No. 2
861 569. The injunction prevents the Distributor from continuing to sell
infringing Ace-K sweetener. Violation of the preliminary injunction
could result in fines, penalties and imprisonment.
Celanese continues to invest in manufacturing and quality improvements
and is dedicated to robust research, development and customer support
for the Sunett® sweetener products manufactured by its patented
processes. The company will protect these investments to supply
customers with quality engineered products, and will vigorously defend
against unlawful manufacturing, importing, purchasing, selling and using
of its patented technology in the United States, Europe, China and
globally.
About Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production
of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in
most major industries and consumer applications. Our two complementary
business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials Solutions, use the full
breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry, technology and business
expertise to create value for our customers and the corporation. As we
partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs,
we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world
through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs
approximately 7,500 employees worldwide and had 2016 net sales of $5.4
billion. For more information about Celanese and our product offerings,
visit www.celanese.com
or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.
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Corporation or its affiliates.
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Celanese Corporation
Investor Relations
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Varshney, +1-972-443-3078
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