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Intellectual Property
Protecting Innovation.
Enabling a More Flexible Tomorrow.
MetX Technologies is developing and protecting innovative beverage-packaging technology through a strategic intellectual-property portfolio covering patents, patent applications and trademarks.
OUR IP STRATEGY
A Strong Foundation
for Long-Term Value
MetX Technologies is developing patents and intellectual property protection around the unique features and mechanisms of MetX CanLock and related innovations. The portfolio is intended to support technology development, commercialisation, strategic partnerships and international market opportunities.
PATENTS
Protecting the core technology and key innovations.
PATENT APPLICATIONS
Building protection around the technology in key markets.
TRADEMARKS
Protecting the MetX CanLock brand separately from the underlying technology.
GLOBAL IP STRATEGY
Pursuing protection through PCT and national-phase filings in international markets.
PRODUCT PATENT APPLICATION
Can Lid With Reclosable
Closure Device
The principal U.S. patent application associated with MetX CanLock covers the can lid with a reclosable closure device. The application forms part of the international patent strategy for the technology.
FIELD
DETAIL
U.S. Application No.
18/872,295
Title
Can Lid with Reclosable Closure Device
Filing Date
December 06, 2024
Applicant / Assignee
MetX Technologies LLC
Inventor
Christian Schandl
Status
Pending — awaiting examination
U.S. Publication
US-2026-0242091-A1
Publication Date
August 20, 2026
International Application
PCT/IB2024/058400
International Filing Date
August 29, 2024
Priority
Swiss application CH000927/2023 dated August 30, 2023
TRADEMARK APPLICATION
CanLock Wordmark
The CanLock wordmark is being protected separately from the underlying patent rights. The supplied IP docket records a U.S. trademark application filed with the USPTO.
FIELD
DETAIL
Mark
Canlock (wordmark)
Serial No.
99801005
Country
USA
Filing Date
May 02, 2026
Applicant / Assignee
MetX Technologies LLC
Status
Trademark application filed with USPTO on May 02, 2026
GLOBAL IP STRATEGY
Building a Worldwide IP Portfolio
MetX Technologies is pursuing patent protection for the CanLock technology through
the PCT system and national-phase filings in key international markets. The international
strategy is intended to support future commercialisation and licensing opportunities.
Patent pathway:
Swiss Priority Application
CH000927/2023 — August 30, 2023
PCT Application
PCT/IB2024/058400 — August 29, 2024
National-Phase Applications
Filed in selected international markets
Ongoing International Protection
Status varies by jurisdiction
IP & COMMERCIALISATION
From Intellectual Property to Commercial Opportunity
A clearly documented intellectual-property portfolio provides a foundation for technology development, commercialisation and discussions with potential licensing and strategic partners.
- Protect proprietary technology and mechanisms.
- Support product development and future innovation.
- Create a foundation for licensing and strategic partnerships.
- Support international commercialisation in relevant markets.
OUR COMMITMENT
Innovation with Integrity
MetX Technologies is committed to developing and protecting practical packaging technologies while building a strategically managed intellectual-property portfolio to support long-term commercial opportunity.
LET'S BUILD WHAT'S NEXT
Partnerships Powered by IP
MetX Technologies welcomes discussions with qualified manufacturers, beverage companies, packaging organisations and strategic partners interested in exploring licensing and commercial opportunities around MetX CanLock and related technologies.