http://www.reghardware.com/2012/10/25/dyson_claims_bosch_acquired_motor_designs_unlawfully/ By Caleb Cox Reg Hardware 25th October 2012 British vacuum cleaner magnate Dyson has started High Court proceedings against German industrial giant Bosch, claiming its rival swiped its designs for a new generation of electric motor. Mark Taylor, Dyson's R&D chief, said: “Bosch’s VP for engineering employed a Dyson engineer and benefited from our confidential know-how and expertise. We have spent over 15 years and £100 million developing high-speed brushless motors. We are demanding the immediate return of our intellectual property.” The company claims the worker passed the tech on to Bosch for two years until Dyson staff uncovered the alleged plot. Sir James Dyson, who owns 100 per cent of the company that bears his name, is said to have invested heavily in the development of low-energy 'leccy motors used in the firm's vacuum cleaner and desk fan range. [...] ______________________________________________ Visit the InfoSec News Security Bookstore Best Selling Security Books and More! http://www.shopinfosecnews.orgReceived on Mon Oct 29 2012 - 01:43:12 PDT
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