LONDON, May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Through its subsidiary, Hesco Bastion Limited
(Hesco), legal action has been commenced in the High Court in
London against Dirickx Systems
Limited (Dirickx) and a number of ex-employees of Hesco. The
claim involves allegations of misuse of confidential information,
breach of employee's duties of good faith, infringement of patent
and copyright as well as misrepresentations to customers.
The allegations of wrongdoing include the removal by the
ex-employees, either alone or together, of commercially sensitive
information, confidential to Hesco.
Hesco is seeking orders from High Court for appropriate
injunctions to restrain further infringing activity, an enquiry
into damages or alternatively an account of Dirickx's profits as
well as payment of its legal costs. A High Court trial in
London is expected within 12-18
months.
Dino Koutrouki, CEO, said "Whilst Praesidiad as a business
welcomes legitimate competition, it is not prepared to allow the
actions of former employees, placed in a position of trust and duty
of good faith, to unlawfully take advantage of the foundations of
our business in order compete with us.
Hesco has a proud history as a leading innovator. For over 30
years customers have depended on us for original, high quality life
safety products conceived, created and developed by us and tested
independently to the highest standards. We have a duty to defend
our innovation and our brand through this High Court action. Hesco
intends to pursue its claims to the fullest degree, and we
confidently expect the litigation process will reveal the full
extent of wrongdoing of which the above is only a snapshot."
Full details of our claim can be viewed on our website and
here:
Particulars_of_Infringement
Particulars_of_Claim
About Praesidiad
PRÆSIDIAD (www.praesidiad.com) owned brands Betafence and
Hesco are market leaders in integrated perimeter and physical
security solutions. Global Manufacturers of fencing products,
defensive barriers, body armor and industrial mesh; manufacturing
and supplying protection around the world.
About HESCO
Hesco (www.hesco.com) is a world leader and innovator in
defence, perimeter protection and security systems, including
defensive barriers, flood barriers, rapid deployment systems, safe
haven bunkers and ballistic resistant body armor.
Hesco is synonymous with force protection and is recognised
across its industry for its commitment to saving lives, property
and the environment, whenever and wherever it is needed.
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