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Philips Sues Gillette over Toothbrush Technology

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Philips Electronics said on Wednesday it has filed lawsuits against Gillette Co. in the U.S. and Germany, saying the maker of Oral-B power toothbrushes infringed patents for technology used in Philips’ Sonicare toothbrushes.

A Gillette spokesman said the company had not seen the lawsuits and could not immediately comment.

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