Patents & Intellectual Property

Damage Prevention Solutions is a leader in the underground utility protection industry and known for developing new technologies to mark and safeguard critical infrastructure. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement drives the creation of new products and technologies.

The following list is provided to satisfy the virtual patent marking provisions of various jurisdictions including the virtual patent marking provisions of the America Invents Act and provide notice under 35 U.S.C. §287 (a).

The patent process is dynamic, the information included here may change due to events including, but not limited to: filings, publications, issuances, licensing, product modifications, expirations, or abandonments.

This list may not be exhaustive, and additional products not mentioned here may also be protected by one or more patents in the United States or other countries. The absence of a product or patent from this list does not limit the enforcement of any legal rights associated with it.

This list was last updated on September 11, 2024.

Signaltape® Underground Warning Tape
United States of America - US 12007517
Australia - AU 2017324457
Brazil - BR 112019004391-8
Canada - Patent Pending
China - CN 109863340
European Union - EP 3510310
Japan - JP 7060254
Korea - KR 10-2406308
Spain - ES 2955364
Tracetape® Detectable Marking Tape
Patent Pending
Boretrace® Detectable Marking Tape
Patent Pending
Channeltape™ Utility Identification Sleeve
Patent Pending
3M™ Electronic Marking Tape (EMS) Caution Tape 7900 Series
Patent Pending
3M™ Electronic Marking Tape (EMS) Warning Tape 7900-XT Series
United States of America - US 12007517
Australia - AU 2017324457
Brazil - BR 112019004391-8
Canada - Patent Pending
China - CN 109863340
European Union - EP 3510310
Japan - JP 7060254
Korea - KR 10-2406308
Spain - ES 2955364
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