SEOUL -- The Korea Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board (IPTAB ) has concluded that three of Aspen Aerogel's patents regarding improved hydrophobic aerogel material are invalidated.

The conclusion came after IPTAB found that the patents did not fulfill the necessary condition to be granted, including lack of description, inventiveness, and novelty.

IPTABs ruling is in line with the Korea Trade Commission (KTC) conclusion earlier this year that patent infringement claims from Aspen Aerogels were without merit.

Beerenberg has always claimed the accusations from Aspen Aerogels were wrong.

“After having been falsely accused of patent infringement for a number of years, we are satisfied with winning the case in IPTAB,” says CEO Arild Apelthun.

Beerenberg, which specializes in high-end insulations solutions has been waiting for this decision.

“We hope that this eliminates any uncertainties relating to the product and look forward to offer quality insulation to our clients,” says SVP Business Development Geir Harris.