China 'Segway copycat' buys Segway company
Beijing (AFP) April 15, 2015 - A Chinese firm which makes self-balancing two wheeled scooter-like vehicles has bought its US rival Segway, it said Wednesday - only months after being accused of copying its designs. Segway, founded by the inventor of the quirky vehicles, last year sought US government action against Ninebot and several other Chinese manufacturers, alleging "violation" of its patents. Ninebot said on a ... more

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