Arkema files HFO-1233zd(E) patent lawsuit in Japan
Arkema has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against HighChem Co., Ltd. in Japan concerning the import and sale of HFO-1233zd(E), a fluorinated compound used in refrigeration and foam applications. The lawsuit was filed on July 21, 2026, before the Tokyo District Court. Arkema is seeking an injunction against HighChem’s import and sale, among other acts,
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