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M00seUK


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Dyson sues...
Original Message   Jan 27, 2010 5:28 pm
Dyson sues rival Vax over vacuum cleaner design
Dyson has launched legal action against rival manufacturer Vax, claiming the design of its Mach Zen vacuum cleaner is an infringement of the registered design of its first "bagless" Dyson cylinder vacuum, launched 15 years ago.

The company's founder and inventor James Dyson – who revolutionised the domestic appliance market with the product – said the Chinese-owned rival had "flagrantly copied" Dyson's iconic design and pledged to set a precedent on behalf of all designers.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/jan/27/dyson-sues-vax
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CarmineD


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #31   Jan 31, 2010 6:36 am
CarmineD wrote:
The issues are: Do the DD models with similar numbers pawn themselves off as dysons and thereby profit from doing so?  Proving the latter is very hard to do if DD vacuum sales exceed those of dyson sales.  And, last I heard they do and have for many years.  Using similar numbers as dyson is funny IMHO and more a barb at Sir James and dyson.  Your emotional insanity over it is extremely laughable to me.  I suspect when Lexus emulated the models numbers of the prime luxury car makers MB and BMW in 1998 it was for the same reason[s].  As I said most customers pay little or no attention to the alphabet and number models whether cars or vacuums.  As Shakespeare says:  Much to do about nothing.  And: Me thinks you doth protest too much.  Have your pick/both.

Carmine D.


I don't buy/accept the glowing dyson self-made claims that its sales lead the industry.  Show me the proof.

Carmine D. 
vacmanuk


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #32   Jan 31, 2010 6:06 pm
Well if you think my suggestion that the TTi policy of using similar Dyson codes are laughable, I think you're under false pretences to think buyers could ever be confused between a Dyson and a Dirt Devil.
CarmineD


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #33   Feb 1, 2010 6:22 am
vacmanuk wrote:
Well if you think my suggestion that the TTi policy of using similar Dyson codes are laughable, I think you're under false pretences to think buyers could ever be confused between a Dyson and a Dirt Devil.



As many consumers find it laughable that the cheaper TTI HOOVER models [$100-$250] continually whoop dysons [$500 plus] in the CR ratings and rankings.  Dyson just doesn't get any respect by the industry experts.

Carmine D.
HARDSELL


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #34   Feb 1, 2010 7:33 am
CarmineD wrote:
As many consumers find it laughable that the cheaper TTI HOOVER models [$100-$250] continually whoop dysons [$500 plus] in the CR ratings and rankings.  Dyson just doesn't get any respect by the industry experts.

Carmine D.



Speaking of laughable.  How do you think CR got the name of Clown Reports ?
CarmineD


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #35   Feb 1, 2010 9:03 am
HARDSELL wrote:
Speaking of laughable.  How do you think CR got the name of Clown Reports ?



Because it is called:  The bible of the car-buying public and now rates Ford's quality higher than toyota's?  Source: Paul Ingrassia.

Carmine D.
HARDSELL


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #36   Feb 1, 2010 9:29 am
CarmineD wrote:
Because it is called:  The bible of the car-buying public and now rates Ford's quality higher than toyota's?  Source: Paul Ingrassia.

Carmine D.

Gee, a bad rating after a problem is known by the world.  Such genius.
Moderator Mike_W


"There is no BEST or PERFECT vacuum cleaner"

"Take care of your vacuum, then your vacuum will take care of you"

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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #37   Feb 3, 2010 3:21 am
Keep the thread on topic.   That  does not mean inserting the word "vacuum" in a post about cars.
CarmineD


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #38   Feb 3, 2010 6:26 am
Mike_W wrote:
Keep the thread on topic.   That  does not mean inserting the word "vacuum" in a post about cars.



How about fans?  Do they qualify for a vacuum forum?

Carmine D.
CarmineD


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Re: Dyson sues...
Reply #39   Feb 3, 2010 2:00 pm
CarmineD wrote:
How about fans?  Do they qualify for a vacuum forum?

Carmine D.



Let me see if I understand correctly.  If Mike can't honestly answer a question for concern that it might incriminate him, he locks the thread?  Ah  Got my answer.  Thanks Mike.

Carmine D.
M00seUK


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TTI wins...
Reply #40   Jul 29, 2010 9:48 am
Vax's popular Mach Zen vacuum cleaner IS different to anything else you can buy

http://www.vax.co.uk/pr/dyson-vs-vax

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