Kohler files patent infringement lawsuit against Lenova

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The plumbing fixtures giant Kohler has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Lenova,  a small suburban Chicago rival alleging that the company is making and marketing a new line of apron-front sinks that look “confusingly similar” to its “original and unique” designs.

The lawsuit seeks to stop Lenova from selling the sinks, as well as compensation for Kohler’s lost profits and a judgment award of Lenova’s related profits.

Lenova’s director of sales and marketing has denied this and is quoted as saying that its sinks sprung up “organically” and independently from Kohler’s.

News Source-Chicago Tribune