The patent infringement law suit wwas filed against SRAM Deutschland GmbH, its director, Mr. Kai-Uwe Rüde, and SRAM Corporation Europe Livisham Limited.
The complaint served to protect Shimano’s interest and rights in Shimano’s European Patent 0 313 345.
"Shimano advises all customers that it intends to enforce this decision against the defendants in order to protect Shimano’s legal rights," said a statement from Shimano Europe.