It is reported that Yun Mi dishwashers are suspected of infringing US patents in at least five places. Among them, Yunmi Dishwasher is suspected of infringing the beauty of the dishwasher's appearance patent (patent number: ZL201530055275.0), basket basket patent (patent number ZL201520329979.7). In addition, other patents related to 'door lock mechanism', 'door structure', 'dishwasher base structure', 'washer overflow hole structure', etc. were held by Midea dishwashers. The dishwasher is also clearly suspected of infringement.
At present, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Department has investigated the infringement incidents of Yunmi. The relevant personnel of the United States stated that: Midea firmly defends its own rights and interests. The investigation of the intellectual property department is the first step of the rights-protection action. The follow-up Midea will take a further step towards Yunmi Dishwashing. Legal measures.
Subsequently, Yunmi also immediately issued a statement saying that the report was inaccurate. The statement reads as follows:
1. Individual media reports that Yunmi Dishwasher was infringed due to patent infringement. The report was inaccurate. It was normally displayed during Yunmi Dishwasher Exhibition and there was no report of the said situation. Yunmi was in AE Hall E2. Booth 2F31, exhibiting a dishwasher and a full-house internet appliance, welcome to experience the tasting. Yunmi Internet Dishwasher has started online pre-sale, starting price is $1,999.
2. Yunmi fully respected and attached importance to the protection of intellectual property rights. It was confirmed by the staff of the Intellectual Property Association of Shanghai Pudong New Area that there was no infringement.
3. Yunmi is a company focused on product innovation. We hope that through product upgrading, we will work together with everyone to promote the development of the industry. Yunmi reserves the right to investigate legal responsibility for media and individuals who distorted the facts.
According to official data, Yunmi Technology was established in May 2014. It is positioned as an internet appliance company specializing in the research and development of small household appliances. It is committed to providing safe, intelligent solutions for small home appliances in the fashion industry. Investment from companies such as Sequoia Capital and Place Capital.
Its main products are: Yunmi Super Water Purifier V/C/S series and supporting filter, Xiaomi water purifier (kitchen type, kitchen down type) and supporting filter element. Yunmi super energy filter kettle, Mi home temperature electric Kettle, millet TDS test pen.
Interestingly, the founder and CEO of Yunmi Chen Xiaoping is also the origin of the United States, he worked in the United States from 1999 to 2014 for more than a decade, all the way from the intern to the company's executives.