Helmet-based safety brand Mips has begun legal proceedings in Germany against Swedish brand Poc regarding alleged infringements on its patented Mips technology, with Poc planning to oppose the ruling.
Mips announced via a press release that it will be 'taking action to legally defend its proprietary knowledge and intellectual property' against Poc and its 'SPIN' technology.
Launched this year, Poc introduced 'SPIN' - the Shearing Pad INside – a rotational impact protection system similar to that of Mips.
Developed in 1996, Mips has provided the world's leading cycling helmet manufacturers with its innovative, patented technology which absorbs and redirects rotational force and energy, allowing the helmet to rotate under impact rather than transferring the force directly to the brain.
Mips has now begun a preliminary injunction against Poc's sales of its 'SPIN' technology in Germany, in a bid to 'restrain infringement' on its Mips technology.
Poc will be permitted to appeal this order after its execution but was unable to defend itself in a hearing due to the court granting the order ex parte.
In response to the injunction, Poc has said it is yet to recieve any official documentation relating to the ruling and will immediately oppose the ruling.
Poc also stated that 'despite potentially being drawn into unnecessary legal considerations POC is dedicated to defending our technology and ensuring all our users have the best in innovative and advanced protection.'
Poc remains a customer of Mips yet accounts for less than one per cent of Mips net sales.