toggled® Patent Licensing and Intellectual Property Portfolio Growth in First Half of 2016
Continued Innovation, Anticipating the Intersection of Lighting and the Internet of Things
Troy, Mich., August 16, 2016 – toggled®, developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology and named in the
Top 25 Most Innovative Companies in South East Michigan by Crain’s Detroit, added several patent licensees to its licensing program and over 10 new patents to its intellectual property portfolio in the first half of 2016.
toggled welcomes the following licensees who have joined the licensing program:
3NLED Lighting USA, GreenTek Energy, IRTronix, James Industries, Kobi Electric, LEDi2, LEDWholesalers, and Mega Lighting.
IRTronix of Torrance, California is one of the fastest growing distributors of UV LED, LED, and Power Semiconductor components with embedded technology serving customers globally, and through its Euri Lighting division is a leading provider of LED lighting products including a variety of retrofit lamps and new fixture solutions. Danny Oh, President of IRTtronix, Inc., notes that, “With the continued global growth of LED lighting we are pleased to be part of the toggled licensing program in order to deliver cost and energy savings along with superior light quality to our customers.”
toggled’s broad portfolio of over 90 patents related to LED replacements for fluorescent tubes, and numerous other areas central to the continued advancement of lighting including communication and control, offers licensees access to numerous lighting technologies.
“As the LED lighting market continues to offer increasing value to homes, commercial buildings, and educational facilities we are excited by the substantial relevance of our intellectual property,” said toggled Senior Director Dave Simon. “The intersection of lighting and the Internet of Things includes some exciting technologies and we anticipate tremendous activity in areas related to our patent portfolio.”
To learn more about toggled’s licensing program and to become a toggled licensee, please visit
www.toggled.com/patents or email
licensingprogram@toggled.com.
About toggled
toggled
® is a Michigan-based company and global manufacturer of commercial-grade LED lighting. toggled products significantly lower electricity costs and deliver high-quality light in office settings, industrial environments and living spaces. Leveraging the design and engineering strength of its parent company, Altair, toggled has expanded its intellectual property portfolio to become a leading patent holder in the LED lighting industry. toggled products are available at The Home Depot
®. To learn more or to become a toggled licensee, visit
www.toggled.com.
About Altair
Altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance. Privately held with more than 2,600 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates more than 45 offices throughout 20 countries. Today, Altair serves more than 5,000 corporate clients across broad industry segments. To learn more, please visit
www.altair.com.