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XPEL and 3M Settle Patent Infringement Lawsuit

March 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

XPEL Technologies Corp., a supplier of automotive paint protection and window protection films, and 3M, announced they have reached a settlement agreement in a patent infringement lawsuit that was filed in December 2015.

“I am pleased we have been able to resolve this matter and look forward to continuing to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers,” Ryan Pape, XPEL’s Chief Executive Officer said.

On December 30, 2015, 3M Company and 3M Innovative Properties Company filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota alleging that XPEL has been and is infringing United States

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