Dyson Inc. has filed a lawsuit against SharkNinja Inc., alleging that they have used groundbreaking cyclonic vacuum cleaner technology developed by Dyson to create their own bagless vacuums. The lawsuit claims that nearly a dozen models of SharkNinja vacuums bear striking similarities to Dyson’s patented designs, leading to a loss of market share for Dyson. The complaint was filed on May 24 in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Dyson argues that SharkNinja intentionally copied their technology and designs, rather than accidentally creating similar products. They are seeking to permanently block SharkNinja from selling their allegedly infringing vacuums in the US. The lawsuit highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property and preventing unfair competition in the marketplace.
The outcome of this legal battle will have significant implications for both companies and the vacuum cleaner industry as a whole. It will be interesting to see how the court rules on the matter and whether SharkNinja will be required to cease selling their allegedly infringing products in the US.
