INTERFACE, INC.
 

 
 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 21, 2005


INTERFACE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
Georgia   000-12016   58-1451243
(State or other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File   (IRS Employer
incorporation or Organization)   Number)   Identification No.)
     
2859 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2000    
Atlanta, Georgia   30339
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 437-6800

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

     On June 21, 2005, the U.S. Patent Office issued to the Company a patent on non-directional carpet tile products. (U.S. Patent No. 6,908,656.) The patent claims cover characteristics of certain products in the Company’s carpet tile collection that allow those carpet tiles to be randomly oriented during installation. In connection with the issuance of the patent, the Company filed lawsuits against certain competitors seeking, among other things, to stop any infringement of the patent. Some of those competitors also filed a separate action seeking, among other things, a declaration that the patent is invalid.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
      INTERFACE, INC.
 
       
  By:   /s/ Patrick C. Lynch
      Patrick C. Lynch
      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 22, 2005