Kaba Peaks Preferred

Section 1 - 6
Introduction
Patents
Competitive Patents
Brand Patent Type Expires
Medeco KeyMark X4 utility 2027
Peaks Preferred utility 2024
Schlage Primus XP utility 2024
Kaba’s Peaks Global utility 2023
Assa CLIQ utility 2021
Medeco M3 utility 2021
Kaba L10 utility 2017
Corbin Pyramid utility 2017
Assa Twin Pro utility 2015
Schlage Everest Primus utility July 2014
Arrow Flex Core utility July 2012
Sargent Signature utility Dec 2012
Kaba Gemini T utility Aug 2012
Medeco Keymark utility Jan 2011
Kaba’s Peaks Classic utility June 2010
Assa Twin V-10 utility Nov 2008
Kaba Gemini utility April 2006
Schlage Primus utility July 2005
Medeco Biaxial utility expired 2004
Assa Twin 6000 Blank design expired 2000
Abloy DiskLock Pro utility expired 1999
Medeco Original utility expired 1987
Distributor “locksmith” keyways none not patented
Commonly called “restricted” keyways none not patented
The primary purpose of patented high security locks is the prevention of unauthorized key duplication.
Contracts, factory marked blanks, limited distribution, key records controls, and strong utility patents are
essential to state-of-the-art key control.
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abrication of Peaks Preferred key blanks by anyone other than Kaba is an infringement of utility patent
7.18.1941.
Patent Criteria: A novel mechanical feature on the uncut blank, without which the lock will not operate, is the
critical mechanical requirement for a utility patent to protect against unauthorized key duplication.
Kaba Access Control and Kaba Holding AG will bring legal action against any person or persons producing
or contributing to the production of unauthorized Peaks keys or key blanks.