 From 1980, JWA had imported Swedish-made compasses manufactured by Silva Production AB for sale in North America.In 1996, a decision by Silva Production AB to end sole distribution of its Swedish-made "Silva"-brand compasses by Silva USA led to a court battle the following year between JWA and Silva Production AB (Silva Sweden AB).In 1998, JWA and Silva Production AB of Sweden reached a settlement whereby JWA retained the exclusive right to sell compasses under its "Silva" trademark in North America, made by unnamed manufacturers.