Keurig files suit against Kraft Foods Inc.
January 10, 2007
WATERBURY,Vt.— Keurig Inc., manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems, announced Jan 11 that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Kraft Foods Inc., Kraft Foods Global, Inc. and Tassimo Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.
According to a news release, Keurig asserts that Kraft's T DISC single-serve beverage cartridges infringe upon Keurig's United States patent. Keurig is seeking injunctive relief preventing further Kraft Foods T DISC sales as well as damages for past infringement. Keurig's patent family, which covers its K-Cup line of single serve beverage filter cartridges, is not involved in the lawsuit.
"Keurig is a technology company that has invested substantially in developing proprietary, innovative single cup brewing system technology that allows gourmet coffee and tea lovers to enjoy their favorite brands in a convenient, easy and consistent fashion," said Nick Lazaris, Keurig's president. "We are committed to protecting our investments by enforcing Keurig's intellectual property rights."
Keurig is a subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.