SSAB steps up legal actions against Hardox copies

SSAB is the only producer of Hardox® wear plate. After several severe Hardox trademark infringements the company has decided to increase its legal actions to protect its intellectual property (IP) rights and its position in the market.SSAB, a world leading producer of high strength steel has successfully marketed its brands Hardox across the world. However, due to Hardox’s strong position in the wear plate market, more and more trademark infringements have been found in many countries, especially in China. “We would like all our customers to be aware of the false Hardox wear plate