In May 2026, Scandinavian Enviro announced its intention to develop a wholly owned Enviro pyrolysis plant in the Nordic Region. Infiniteria, developing the Uddevalla plant, have contested the Enviro plan, suggesting it is a breach of their rights to the technology
The Infiniteria Press release said, “Infiniteria takes note of Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB’s (“Enviro”) press release published today announcing that it has submitted an environmental permit application and secured a property option for a fully owned full-scale Nordic pyrolysis plant.
“Enviro’s announcement of such plans represents, in Infiniteria’s view, a clear intention to act in breach of Infiniteria’s rights.”
Infiniteria believe that they have exclusive rights to the Enviro technology in Europe, a position challenged by Enviro. However, Infiniteria also stated that they were prepared to go to the courts to enforce their position.
Consequentially, on 18th June, Enviro stated that it had received notice from Infiniteria that Infiniteria intends to initiate a declaratory action against Enviro before the Swedish Patent and Market Court. Infiniteria requests the Patent and Market Court to declare that Infiniteria’s exclusive licence to Enviro’s patented pyrolysis technology for tyre recycling in Europe remains in force. Enviro disputes Infiniteria’s claims in their entirety.
Infiniteria believes that Enviro’s termination of the licence agreement on 20 March 2026 would be without effect. Infiniteria further claims compensation for legal costs, together with interest.
Clearly, Enviro disputes this position and believes that it is free to use its patented pyrolysis technology. Enviro intends to vigorously defend its right to dispose of the technology and its ability to develop and operate pyrolysis plants in Europe.
Enviro will file its statement of defence with the Patent and Market Court in accordance with the court’s instructions. Enviro will evaluate all available legal measures, including potential claims for damages and costs attributable to the proceedings.
Enviro commented, “As stated in submissions to the court in connection with Enviro’s company reorganisation process, Enviro’s position is that any exclusivity under the licence ceased upon termination of the licence agreement. Accordingly, Enviro disputes Infiniteria’s claims in their entirety.
As noted in Enviro’s application for an extension of the company reorganisation, the licence agreement provides that:
Following termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Company and its Affiliates (i) shall have no exclusivity of any kind under this Agreement to the Licensor’s Proprietary Rights, whether in any Exclusive Jurisdiction or elsewhere, (ii) shall not be entitled to receive any Improvements from the Licensor as set out in Section 4.6 or otherwise, and (iii) shall, except as set out in clause 13.5.3(c), not be entitled to any indemnification under Section 9.1 or otherwise.
