2007-08-21
2007-08-21
Nelson, T. Chase (Department: 2915)
Design Patent
active
29216638
CLAIM:
The ornamental design for the face of floorcovering, as shown and described.
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Exhibit A:Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., Mohawk Industries, Inc., Mohawk Brands Inc. and Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Plaintiffs, v.Interface, Inc., Defendant, USDC, Northern District of GA, Rome Division, Civil Action No. 4:05-CV-00133-HLM, Amended Complaint dated Sep. 26, 2005.
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Daniel Sydney D.
Oakey David D.
Doyle Kristin J.
Interface, Inc.
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Nelson T. Chase
Pratt John S.
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