Kwikset, Schlage settle patent disputes on Re-Key Technology

Kwikset has successfully defended its popular SmartKey ™ re-key technology patents, and that the lawsuit against Kwikset Schlage for violation of patent and false advertising has been resolved amicably. As a condition of settlement, Schlage has agreed to stop manufacturing and selling all products SecureKey to December 31, 2011.

Kwikset, a leading provider of door hardware and locks, which originally filed the lawsuit in Federal District Court for the District of Delaware against Schlage on March 2, 2010, for violation of patents re-introduce the technology and Kwikset misleading advertising – Kwikset Schlage claim alleging that the products SecureKey are "10 times safer" than the products of another lock was false and misleading.

In fact, in an effort to demonstrate superior resistance to pick Kwikset SmartKey is a competition organized Kwikset lock-picking to professional locksmiths Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA Convention. Of the 56 Kwikset SmartKey locks locksmiths who tried to pick only one block was successfully collected, at a time of eight minutes and 16 seconds. Of the 56 locks locksmiths competitor who tried to pick up, 44 were arrested successful one in just 7.16 seconds.

"Kwikset SmartKey technology is recognized as one of the most successful launches in the history of the company," said Brent Flaharty, President of Kwikset. "It has boosted market share gains in all distribution channels. "

Kwikset was one of the first lock manufacturers to introduce the re-key technology to the industry with its products SmartKey in 2007, giving owners the flexibility to re-enter their blocks quickly and easily without removing the lock the door. This feature allows owners to protect their homes and families against the loss, theft or unreturned keys. In addition, the patented locking technology replaces BumpGuard design bar pin traditional drum lock for protection against shock. SmartKey lock products are rated ANSI Grade 1, the highest level of residential security. In January 2010, three years after Kwikset SmartKey introduced, Schlage SecureKey presented.

"Kwikset is proud of the technological advances we have made to the security industry and, therefore, we believe it is critical to defend and preserve our intellectual property includes patents re-enter," said Flaharty. "We continue to invest in research and development to provide innovative security technologies on the market. SmartKey technology re-introduce this innovation and represents our commitment to providing intelligent solutions to our customers reliable security. "

For more information on Kwikset SmartKey technology to re-enter and other intelligent security solutions, visit www.kwikset.com .

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