SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 21, 2005
INTERFACE, INC.
Georgia | 000-12016 | 58-1451243 | ||
(State or other Jurisdiction of | (Commission File | (IRS Employer | ||
incorporation or Organization) | Number) | Identification No.) |
2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000 | ||
Atlanta, Georgia | 30339 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (770) 437-6800
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On June 21, 2005, the U.S. Patent Office issued to the Company a patent on non-directional carpet tile products. (U.S. Patent No. 6,908,656.) The patent claims cover characteristics of certain products in the Companys carpet tile collection that allow those carpet tiles to be randomly oriented during installation. In connection with the issuance of the patent, the Company filed lawsuits against certain competitors seeking, among other things, to stop any infringement of the patent. Some of those competitors also filed a separate action seeking, among other things, a declaration that the patent is invalid.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
INTERFACE, INC. | ||||
By: | /s/ Patrick C. Lynch | |||
Patrick C. Lynch | ||||
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: June 22, 2005