Pérols, France – June 28th 2023
F-ONE and Duotone announced today an agreement granting Duotone the rights to use F-ONE’s Compact Wing Concept (CWC) patent.
Raphaël Salles, founder and CEO of F-ONE said: “After nearly 30 years of continuous innovation in the watersports industry,
F-ONE has developed multiple high-value patents. We are pleased to share our CWC patent with a brand like Duotone through this agreement.
This mutual recognition of intellectual property value clearly demonstrates that the two companies greatly respect each other’s work and aim to foster a positive cycle of research and innovation.”
Till Eberle, CEO of Duotone, said: “In 2019, Duotone pioneered the commercialization of wing foiling,
using the brand’s extensive knowledge from decades of kite and windsurfing R&D.
Since then, Duotone has been at the forefront of wing foiling innovations.
Our products and investments into the sport help to grow the sport and inspire riders.
The CWC is an interesting concept to push winging in light wind conditions with bigger wing sizes, meaning riders can get even more time on the water.”
This new agreement reflects the strength of F-ONE’s patent portfolio and investments towards R&D over the years and will give both companies the freedom to innovate under the same patent.
About F-ONE
Founded in 1994, F-ONE has been a leader in the watersports industry for nearly three decades.
Since the beginning, R&D has been at the core of the French company, which has protected its innovations through multiple patents like the Delta C-Shape and the Compact Wing Concept.
F-ONE’s mission is to create and innovate in order to offer the best possible products to the widest audience, striving for the most enjoyable and thrilling sessions on the water.
About Duotone
Duotone emerged onto the scene in the summer of 2018 as a division of the well-established Boards & More Group, which boasts over 40 years of experience in the watersports industry.
Since its inception, Duotone has rapidly risen to become one of the leading brands in the market.
They specialize in the development of top-quality products across various disciplines, including kiteboarding, wing foiling, and windsurfing.
Renowned for their commitment to excellence, Duotone is highly regarded for producing high-quality and innovative equipment that caters to the diverse needs of watersports enthusiasts.
The brand places a strong emphasis on research and development, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology and design to achieve superior performance, durability, and an enhanced user experience.
Media Inquiries:
Chloé Scamps, Head of Communication and Marketing, F-ONE
Email: chloe@f-onekites.com
