KINGSPORT, Tennessee — In March 2024, Eastman Chemical Company and certain of its affiliates (“Eastman”) filed proceedings for certain intellectual property and contractual claims relating to cutting patterns for paint protection film patterns against Covr Group Limited and Mr Keith Mansfield (collectively “Covr Group”) at the High Court of England and Wales.
The parties are pleased to announce that they have on 13 June 2025 reached a confidential settlement agreement regarding Eastman's claim against Covr Group. Going forward, Covr Group, without admission of any liability, have agreed that they will not infringe Eastman’s intellectual property rights in the future.
Eastman and Covr Group wish each other success in their business ventures.
About Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Media contact
Amanda Allman
Eastman Corporate Communications
1-423-229-1025
aallman@eastman.com
