EKO

EKO is a vertically integrated housewares company founded in 1997. Its product range includes sensor trash cans, recycling trash cans, commercial trash cans, soap pumps, small cans, and trash bags. EKO states that its products are enjoyed by millions of families across 100+ countries.

EKO was founded in 1997. It describes itself as a vertically integrated housewares company that brings together world-class design, precision engineering, and meticulous craftsmanship under one vision to redefine modern living. EKO states that its products are enjoyed by millions of families across 100+ countries.

Smart design for modern living; thoughtfully designed products for a cleaner, greener world.

• Sensor Trash Cans

• Recycling Trash Cans

• Commercial Trash Cans

• Soap Pumps

• Small Cans

• Trash Bags

• 2020

  Eko sued Quibi over alleged technology and trade-secret violations

  Eko filed a lawsuit against Quibi alleging that Quibi copied Eko's technology and that two Quibi employees stole trade secrets, including source code. Eko sought relief concerning use of its confidential information and patents, and assignment of a Quibi patent.

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• 2020

  Quibi sues Eko over patent dispute

  Quibi sued Eko, alleging that Eko had threatened and harassed it in an effort to obtain money or a licensing deal. Quibi asked the court to declare that it had not infringed Eko's patent. According to the source, Eko had accused Quibi of patent infringement.

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• 2020.10.26

  Reported2020.10.26

  NTTVC announces $500 million fund[8]NTTVC宣布设立5亿美元基金financialpost.com

  NTTVC publicly announced a $500 million fund intended to help startups reach global scale. The announcement also named investments in five startups: Celona, Eko, nference, Shoreline and UDP Labs.

• 2020.09.16

  Reported2020.09.16

  Eko and TERA Finlabs partner to offer merchant credit[9]Eko与TERA Finlabs合作为商户提供信贷financialexpress.com

  Eko and TERA Finlabs joined hands to offer customized embedded credit solutions to Eko's merchant network. TERA will provide its technology stack, risk-management capabilities and capital solutions to create and enable a credit line.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2020.03.11

  Eko sued Quibi over alleged technology and trade-secret violations[6]Eko sued Quibi over alleged technology and trade-secret violationsjustjared.com

  Eko filed a lawsuit against Quibi alleging that Quibi copied Eko’s technology and that two Quibi employees stole trade secrets, including source code. Eko sought relief concerning use of its confidential information and patents, and assignment of a Quibi patent.

• 2020.03.10

  Reported2020.03.11

  Quibi sued Eko over Turnstyle technology[6]Eko sued Quibi over alleged technology and trade-secret violationsjustjared.com

  Quibi filed suit against Eko, claiming its Turnstyle mobile-video technology did not infringe Eko’s patent and that Quibi had not stolen trade secrets.

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  Quibi sues Eko over patent dispute[7]Quibi sues Eko over patent disputesocaltech.com

  Quibi sued Eko, alleging that Eko had threatened and harassed it to obtain money or a licensing deal. Quibi asked the court to declare that it had not infringed Eko's patent; the source says Eko had accused Quibi of patent infringement.

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1. 1EKO Smart Trash Cans & Household Essentials – Home by EKOekousa.com
2. 2Hinge for EK9138-36+24L EcoCasa II Step Trash Can – Home by EKOekousa.com
3. 3About Us – Home by EKOekousa.com
4. 4Battery Cover for EK9278T-50L Sensor Can – Home by EKOekousa.com
5. 5EKO Homewikidata.org
6. 6Eko sued Quibi over alleged technology and trade-secret violationsjustjared.com
7. 7Quibi sues Eko over patent disputesocaltech.com
8. 8NTTVC宣布设立5亿美元基金financialpost.com
9. 9Eko与TERA Finlabs合作为商户提供信贷financialexpress.com
10. 10Quibi Sued by Eko for Patent Infringement, Theft of Trade Secretsvariety.com