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BORA Basic in Australia: Miele revocation action

09.2023

Miele has filed a revocation action against Australian Patent No. 2012247900 in the name of Wilhelm Bruckbauer, CEO of BORA.
Initially, BORA had issued a formal demand regarding Miele's infringement of BORA’s intellectual property rights by selling downdraft cooking hobs in Australia. After being notified about the revocation action BORA filed a cross-claim alleging patent infringement by Miele.

After extensive examination, BORA considers that the sale by Miele of its downdraft cooking hobs in Australia clearly infringes its Australian Patent and is pursuing its legal options to enforce its intellectual property rights.

BORA will enforce and defend its patents and will not accept any infringement of its intellectual property rights. The management of BORA share the view that its patents and other intellectual property must be respected.

About the company

BORA develops and produces innovative premium built-in kitchen appliances with impressive design standards. The German-Austrian company group positions its portfolio internationally with the claim ‘More than cooking’. Since Willi Bruckbauer founded BORA in 2007, the company has been committed to questioning the ordinary. The mission: we are revolutionising the kitchen as a living space. With extraordinary products for extraordinary experiences.

The story began with the innovative cooktop extractor systems, which use intelligent technology to draw cooking vapours downwards and are continually evolving thanks to BORA’s own drive for perfection. The product portfolio has since been expanded to include steam cooking and baking systems, followed by refrigeration and freezing systems as well as cleaning and washing-up systems. The product ranges and live experiences undergo ongoing development to ensure that BORA fans and customers can continue to enjoy the very best cooking experiences. BORA products are characterised by outstanding performance, simple cleaning and simple operation. Thanks to their timeless design, they fit perfectly into any kitchen, where they provide fresh air and a clear view.

BORA employs over 750 people worldwide, primarily at its sites in Raubling, Niederndorf and Sydney as well as in its Flagship Store in Herford. The company sells its products in more than 40 countries all over the world. The BORA company group is an attractive, multi-award-winning employer whose products have received multiple internationally renowned design awards.

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