KARL MAYER wins trademark dispute in Turkey: The strong reputation of KARL MAYER’s successful warp preparation brand family has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey.
Strong defence secures the trademark rights for PROWARP, KARL MAYER PROSIZE and PRODYE
KARL MAYER, a global leader in the textile machinery industry, has established a reputation synonymous with exceptional quality, efficiency, and reliability. Renowned for delivering high-performance machines that consistently meet and exceed customer expectations, the company has taken significant steps to safeguard its innovative products and intellectual property. Among its noteworthy trademarks are PROWARP, KARL MAYER PROSIZE, and PRODYE, registered respectively in 2015, 2012, and 2018. These trademarks represent revolutionary advancements in sectional warping, sizing machines, and indigo dyeing units.
However, the strong reputation and market dominance of KARL MAYER have not come without challenges. The company recently faced unauthorized imitation of its respected trademarks in Turkey, where competitors Proteknik Tekstil San. ve Dış Tic. A.S. and Prosmh Makina Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi sought to exploit the brand’s name for commercial gain. Despite issuing a cease-and-desist letter, the infringement continued, compelling KARL MAYER to pursue a prolonged legal battle to defend its trademark rights. Finally, on December 12, 2024, a regional Turkish court ruled decisively in favor of KARL MAYER. The verdict not only prohibited the unauthorized use of its trademarks in connection with manufacturing, selling, packaging, storing, and distributing competing machines but also extended this prohibition to all online activities within Turkey. This landmark ruling reaffirmed KARL MAYER’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its reputation, technological advancements, and customer trust.
Martin Fuhr
Martin Fuhr, the Head of Product Portfolio Management within KARL MAYER’s Warp Preparation Business Unit, emphasized the importance of this hard-won victory. He explained that the company had invested substantial resources and nearly seven years of relentless effort to achieve this outcome. For KARL MAYER, protecting its proprietary technology is not merely about maintaining a competitive edge—it is about ensuring that customers continue to receive the innovation and quality they expect from the brand.
KARL MAYER’s dedication to innovation remains at the forefront of its success. The company has recently introduced groundbreaking enhancements to its PROSIZE machine. The revolutionary CASCADE system has reduced steam consumption by up to 7%, demonstrating its commitment to energy efficiency. The Smart Size Box leverages advanced sensors and digital technologies to optimize predictive maintenance, minimize wear, and ensure precise sizing application. This innovative feature delivers significant benefits, including up to 10% reduction in size add-on and gentle winding of yarn onto warp beams. Such features reflect KARL MAYER’s continuous efforts to deliver unparalleled performance and value to its customers.
Equally innovative is the PROWARP with its PROACTIVE Warping system. By integrating cutting-edge sensor technology and digital solutions, this system ensures unmatched reproducibility of warping results, delivers exceptional warp quality, and provides unique advantages in the weaving process. Similarly, PRODYE, with its specialized dyeing vat, sets a new benchmark in indigo dyeing. Its optimized design allows for deeper indigo tones using fewer dye boxes and a smaller dye bath volume, achieving up to 20% reduction in hydro and caustic soda consumption through an advanced circulation system and enclosed vat structure.
KARL MAYER’s ability to combine advanced technology with customer-centric solutions continues to position the company as an industry leader in textile machinery. By embracing innovation while fiercely protecting its intellectual property, KARL MAYER not only shapes the future of textile technology but also inspires confidence and trust among its global customer base. This commitment to excellence ensures that KARL MAYER remains a trailblazer in delivering transformative solutions for the textile industry.
