Defendant
1 case as defendant.
Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG (often referred to as KURZ) is a privately owned German company headquartered in Fürth, Germany. It was founded in 1899 as a small gold leaf beating workshop and has since evolved into a global leader in thin-film technology. The company operates over 30 sites worldwide and employs more than 5,800 people.
KURZ specializes in developing and manufacturing decorative and functional coatings that are applied to carrier foils. These coatings are used across various industries, including automotive components, consumer electronics (e.g., cell phones, TVs), household appliances, furniture, packaging, books, textiles, bottle labels, and bank cards. Their products serve purposes such as product decoration, brand enhancement, surface protection, and anti-counterfeiting. KURZ also offers complete solutions encompassing project consultancy, machine technology, and die technology.
Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG's patent litigation posture indicates it is an operating company that defends against patent challenges. The company has been involved in one tracked case, "Unified Patents v. Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG," where it was a defendant. This case took place before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
No other notable cases or external litigation contexts beyond the single PTAB defense against Unified Patents are currently tracked for Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG in our database.Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG, commonly known as KURZ, is a privately held German company with its headquarters in Fürth, Germany. Established in 1899, it has grown from a gold leaf beating workshop into a global leader in thin-film technology. The company maintains a significant international presence with over 30 operational sites worldwide and employs more than 5,800 individuals.
KURZ develops and manufactures decorative and functional coatings applied to carrier foils. These specialized coatings find applications across a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics (such as cell phones and televisions), home appliances, furniture, packaging, textiles, and security features for items like bank cards. The company's products are utilized for product decoration, brand enhancement, surface protection, and anti-counterfeiting measures. Beyond coatings, KURZ provides comprehensive solutions that include project consulting, machine technology, and die technology.
In terms of patent litigation, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG functions as an operating company primarily defending its intellectual property. The company has one tracked case, "Unified Patents v. Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG," in which it appears as a defendant before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This posture suggests that KURZ is typically a target of patent challenges rather than an assertive plaintiff.
Currently, there are no other prominent tracked cases or external litigation contexts beyond the aforementioned PTAB proceeding with Unified Patents noted for Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG.
A Post Grant Review (PGR) case filed by Unified Patents against Leonhard Kurz Stiftung and Co KG concerning patent 12220935, which was not instituted on the merits by the PTAB.