Michelin Sues Aeolus Over Infringement in Chinese Court

(Akron/Tire Review) China’s SinoCast and Beijing Modern Business Daily reported yesterday that Groupe Michelin has filed an infringement suit against Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd. and its agent Best Choice International trade Co. Ltd. in Beijing Chaoyang Court.

Published: February 24, 2006

According to the report, Michelin is seeking compensation of 1 million Chinese won.

The suit claims Aeolus copied three Michelin tires “with special decorative pattern.”

Groupe Michelin’s Michelin Shenyang Tire Co. Ltd., said the report, launched the three tire lines in 1999 and “the special decorative pattern had become the main symbol for Chinese consumers to identify Michelin tires.”

The Beijing Modern Business Daily report said that the lawyer of Aeolus Tyre denies infringement and says that the company has patent right of exterior design of the three tires.

Michelin has filed similar design and patent infringement suits in Europe and North America.

Bridgestone to debut Bandag Virtual World Tour at WasteExpo 2024

The Bandag Virtual Plant Tour is an internet browser-based experience that provides a step-by-step walkthrough of Bandag’s retreading process.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 30, 2024

Bridgestone Americas will debut the Bandag Virtual Plant Tour at WasteExpo 2024, taking place May 7-9 in Las Vegas, NV. The company said this virtual experience will transport viewers inside a Bandag manufacturing plant to demonstrate the safety, reliability and positive environmental characteristics of retreaded tires.

“The waste and recycling industry has long been a leader in innovation and a space to promote and advance sustainability-focused technologies,” Brian Goldstine, president of retread solutions, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, said. “Through our new virtual experience, Bridgestone is able to demonstrate the technology, testing and time that goes into producing every Bandag retreaded tire and educate fleets on the importance of more cost-effective and eco-friendly tire solutions, regardless of their location.”