• Join Chef Success Today! Get support for your Pampered Chef business today! Increase your sales right now! Download 1000s of files and images, view thousands of Pampered Chef support threads! Totally Free!

Pampered Chef Stealing Inventions?

In summary, the former host's in-laws are suing Pampered Chef for stealing her father-in-law's invention, a white Mix n Chop with only four arms instead of six.
  • #51
Maybe you can offer the opportunity to the mother because she obviously likes the products. That way she can make suggestions and even try to get on the product development team!
 
  • #53
My husband sells commercial cooking equipment, huge refrigerator, ovens etc. to restaurants, hotels, hospitals. He was at a convention in Chicago last week and meet a man who works for on the manufacturers of the equipment. As they were talking to each other it came out that the man was one of the original inventors that Doris used for PC products. Small world sometimes. PC and Berkshire have too much to lose and too much $$$ for product development to steal someone's idea. It is cheaper in the long run to pay for the idea than to risk a lawsuit.
 
  • #54
Many of our products are not exclusive to PC. They may be privately labeled, but they aren't unique. Or they may be unique in one little feature.
 
  • #55
I was cruising thru the kitchen-ware section at Bed Bath and Beyond the other day......it's AMAZING how many "cheap" knock-offs they sell of our products. I couldn't believe it.
 
  • #56
I get Crate and Barrell catalogs and they have the Salad Choppers in avocado green. I think they were a dollar cheaper.
 
<h2>1. What is the Chopster and how is it related to Pampered Chef's Mix n Chop?</h2><p>The Chopster is a kitchen tool with four arms used for chopping and mixing ingredients. It is similar to Pampered Chef's Mix n Chop, which has six arms and is colored black. Both tools serve the same purpose in the kitchen.</p><h2>2. Did Pampered Chef steal the invention of the Chopster?</h2><p>It is unclear if Pampered Chef stole the idea for the Mix n Chop from the inventor of the Chopster. The inventor claims that he presented his product to Pampered Chef but they were not interested. However, Pampered Chef may have independently developed their own version of the tool.</p><h2>3. Why did Pampered Chef reject the Chopster?</h2><p>Pampered Chef has not publicly commented on why they rejected the Chopster. It is possible that they did not see potential in the product or did not feel it aligned with their brand. However, without a statement from Pampered Chef, the reason for their rejection is unknown.</p><h2>4. Is the inventor of the Chopster suing Pampered Chef?</h2><p>According to the former host at the show, her in-laws are suing Pampered Chef for stealing their invention. However, without further information, it is unclear if this is true or if the lawsuit will be successful.</p><h2>5. Can Pampered Chef claim the Mix n Chop as their own invention even though it is similar to the Chopster?</h2><p>It is possible that Pampered Chef may have made enough modifications to the original Chopster to claim the Mix n Chop as their own invention. However, it is ultimately up to the courts to determine if there was any patent infringement or if the Mix n Chop is too similar to the Chopster. </p>

1. What is the Chopster and how is it related to Pampered Chef's Mix n Chop?

The Chopster is a kitchen tool with four arms used for chopping and mixing ingredients. It is similar to Pampered Chef's Mix n Chop, which has six arms and is colored black. Both tools serve the same purpose in the kitchen.

2. Did Pampered Chef steal the invention of the Chopster?

It is unclear if Pampered Chef stole the idea for the Mix n Chop from the inventor of the Chopster. The inventor claims that he presented his product to Pampered Chef but they were not interested. However, Pampered Chef may have independently developed their own version of the tool.

3. Why did Pampered Chef reject the Chopster?

Pampered Chef has not publicly commented on why they rejected the Chopster. It is possible that they did not see potential in the product or did not feel it aligned with their brand. However, without a statement from Pampered Chef, the reason for their rejection is unknown.

4. Is the inventor of the Chopster suing Pampered Chef?

According to the former host at the show, her in-laws are suing Pampered Chef for stealing their invention. However, without further information, it is unclear if this is true or if the lawsuit will be successful.

5. Can Pampered Chef claim the Mix n Chop as their own invention even though it is similar to the Chopster?

It is possible that Pampered Chef may have made enough modifications to the original Chopster to claim the Mix n Chop as their own invention. However, it is ultimately up to the courts to determine if there was any patent infringement or if the Mix n Chop is too similar to the Chopster.

Similar Pampered Chef Threads

  • higoobs
  • Products and Tips
Replies
7
Views
2K
rlombas
  • byrd1956
  • Products and Tips
Replies
13
Views
4K
byrd1956
Replies
10
Views
1K
MissChef
  • LBurke
  • Products and Tips
Replies
14
Views
2K
Cindycooks
  • christinaspc
  • Products and Tips
Replies
4
Views
9K
Staci
  • Sticky
  • Admin Greg
  • General Chat
Replies
0
Views
1K
Admin Greg
  • ahammons
  • Products and Tips
Replies
11
Views
1K
Cindycooks
  • PamperedSD
  • Products and Tips
Replies
12
Views
4K
BethCooks4U
  • mrssyvo
  • Products and Tips
Replies
11
Views
1K
PCGINA
  • chefannie
  • Products and Tips
Replies
4
Views
2K
wadesgirl
Back
Top