Whirlpool's low-profile microwave-hood combination product (LPMHC) is at the centre of the dispute

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19 November 2025NewsPatentsSarah Speight

Whirlpool seeks US import ban on 10 rivals’ microwave products

Samsung, LG, Electrolux and others are targeted in proceedings filed at the ITC and in US federal courts, alleging the competitors stole its “exclusive” microwave design.

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Whirlpool seeks US import ban on 10 rivals’ microwave products

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