Defendant
1 case as defendant.
Meridian International Co Ltd. is a privately held global manufacturer and distributor of tools and hardware, headquartered in Shanghai, China, with additional offices across six continents, including Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and the USA. Founded in 1992, the company has grown to employ over 250 individuals worldwide.
The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution of hand tools, storage solutions, garden tools, and power tool accessories. Meridian International operates its own factories specializing in processes such as injection molding, sheet metal forming, welding, stamping, casting, and packaging. It markets its products under proprietary brands including TACTIX, YARDSMITH, ONSITE, and ALCOR, with TACTIX distributed in over 100 countries and YARDSMITH in over 50.
In terms of patent litigation, Meridian International Co Ltd. appears as a defendant in two cases within the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) database. These proceedings, which include TOUGHBUILT INDUSTRIES, INC. v. Meridian International Co Ltd., indicate that Meridian International is an operating company actively defending its patent portfolio against validity challenges.
One notable case, TOUGHBUILT INDUSTRIES, INC. v. Meridian International Co Ltd. (IPR2025-01462), involves ToughBuilt's challenge to U.S. Patent No. 11,192,689, held by Meridian, concerning stackable storage box technology. This PTAB action stems from an earlier dispute where Meridian International Co., Ltd. initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. in U.S. federal court, alleging infringement of its stacking mechanism for toolboxes.
An Inter Partes Review (IPR) was filed by TOUGHBUILT INDUSTRIES, INC. challenging US patent 11192689, which is owned by Meridian International Co Ltd. The IPR is currently pending and has been instituted.