Dyson vs. Samsung, Dyson says it's 'cynical rip-off'

Dyson's DC39 / Samsung's Motion Sync VC77F70LHCD

British manufacturer Dyson is suing Samsung. It claims that Samsung “ripped off” its vacuum technology which is patented. According to Reuters, James Dyson, the company founder said thay "This looks like a cynical rip off by the giant Korean company Samsung," 

Dyson said in the statement that Samsung’s Motion Sync vacuum cleaner used their steering mechanism patent which is filed in 2009.  It took 3 years to develop the technology and their DC37 and DC39 models were the world’s first cylinder vacuums with a ball steering mechanism.

Samsung responded that they will take all necessary measures, including legal action, to protect their technological innovation against Dyson's claims.

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