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LOS ANGELES, CA – August 16, 2018 – DMF Lighting^® (DMF), a leader in LED downlighting innovation, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against ELCO Lighting, Inc. (ELCO), in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:18-cv-07090.

The lawsuit alleges that ELCO is willfully infringing DMF’s U.S. Patent No. 9,964,266 by selling an imitation of DMF’s award-winning DRD2 LED Module. The DRD2 Module is a compact LED light engine that creates downlighting systems that are simple to specify, install, and maintain, and that can be used across many different lighting environments. Offered under DMF’s OneFrame System and OneLED brands, the DRD2 Module has revolutionized recessed lighting technology since its introduction in 2014. The DRD2 Module facilitates a flexible, modular approach that combines versatile light module and trim options for both compact junction box and architectural recessed fixture applications.

The lawsuit alleges that ELCO has tried to cause confusion in the marketplace regarding the origin of DMF’s products sold under the OneFrame and OneLED marks (the “One Marks”) and ELCO’S copycat products, including by promoting the infringing products under the trademark “UNO,” meaning “ONE.”

Michael Danesh, inventor of the DRD2 Module, stated: “At DMF, we believe in creating quality products by consistently investing in our innovation. We are committed to protecting our investments in research and development so that we can continue to create award-winning products and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

About DMF

DMF Lighting designs and builds LED downlighting that sets the bar for simplicity, flexibility and quality. At our in-house R&D lab, our engineers and designers are at work constantly pushing boundaries and refining products to ensure that your light and lighting consistently exceeds expectations. Every DMF product delivers outstanding performance and aesthetics while saving you time and money year after year.

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Please report imitation DMF products to legal@dmflighting.com.

IES San Francisco’s Light! Design Expo

On June 28, IES San Francisco returns to the beautiful Pier 27 event space for the 2018 Light! Design Expo. The Expo offers product showcases and classes specifically geared toward the architecture and design community. DMF will be on hand to showcase our newest downlights, including the S Series Surface Mount LED and expanded OneFrame System.

Please join DMF and our reps in the Bay Area for this exciting event. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and discover the latest industry trends.

To learn more, click here. You can also register for the Expo by clicking here.

LIGHTFAIR International 2018 is officially in the books and what a show it was. We had a great exhibit, showcasing our newest products in our biggest booth ever. The flexibility of the M Series Housing in particular was a big hit with visitors. Guests also raved about the design of our DRD5S, commenting on how much it looks like a recessed downlight.

The DMF Team enjoyed the opportunity to truly engage with our channel partners and customers face-to-face. The positive response was overwhelming and we’re already gearing up for next year in Philadelphia!

Some highlights:

Thank you to all our colleagues and customers for making this our most successful LIGHTFAIR ever.

lightDMF Lighting is excited to be exhibiting at LIGHTFAIR International (LFI), the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. LFI 2018 will feature six products showcasing pavilions featuring everything from ballasts to smart lighting as well as approximately 200 hours of world-class accredited education.

Established in 1989, the 29th edition takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago from May 6 – 10, 2018. It will attract over 550 exhibitors and more than 25,000 attendees. DMF is showcasing our latest innovations, including new LED modules as well as previewing unreleased products.

Join us at Booth 2243 to see how DMF Lighting is illuminating the future.

The next generation of lighting

Preview what DMF has in store for LFI 2018.

Another year, another successful showcase at LIGHTFAIR International 2017. We are delighted to receive the Best Booth Award (600 – 800 Square Feet). Our team, led by Susie and Jamie, did an amazing job and we’re honored by the recognition. Great work team!

We hope you enjoyed the preview of our new products and can’t wait to share what’s coming next. See you next year in Chicago!