Developer of fiber and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry, The Lycra Company has announced a settlement for its ongoing global efforts to protect its intellectual property (IP), including patents and trademarks, from infringement worldwide.

In a lawsuit mediated by the Jiangsu Authority in China, Wilmington, Del.-based Lycra Company had accused four companies of infringing its dual core patents for denim. The company is actively looking across online marketplaces to find listings for fabrics and garments that attempt to capitalize on its brands’ positive reputations to drive sales.

Only fabrics and garments tested and certified by the Lycra Company can confirm they contain its fibers, and are eligible to use its trademarks. In October last year, the company removed 2,400 website listings and over 800 social media profiles and posts that infringed on its trademarks. Owner of brands such as Lycra, Lycra HyFit, Lycra T400, Coolmax, Thermolite, Elaspan, Supplex and Tactel, the company adds value to customers’ products by introducing innovations that meet their comfort and performance needs