Michelin Files Patent Infringement Case Against Atturo, Svizz-One

Michelin North America Inc. filed a lawsuit against Atturo Tire Corp. and Svizz-One Corp. Ltd. alleging the companies infringed a design patent covering the Michelin Latitude tire tread design.

Filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the suit alleges that two tire models –the Atturo AZ600 and the Thunderer Ranger 007 – infringe the company’s Patent U.S. D483,322 for a tread design, Michelin said.

“This lawsuit demonstrates Michelin’s legal strategy to protect the intellectual property created by its 6,000 research and development employees and an annual R&D investment of about $700 million dollars,” said Paul Grosskopf, Michelin vice president of research and development.

The Atturo brand tires in question are manufactured by Svizz-One in Thailand for the U.S. market.

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”