BASF padavė „Duracell“ į teismą: „Duracell“ kaltinama komercinių paslapčių vagyste

 

„Reuters/Bloomberg. FRANKFURTAS. Chemijos bendrovė BASF padavė į teismą akumuliatorių gamintoją „Duracell“ dėl komercinių paslapčių vagystės. Įtariama, kad Warreno Buffetto investicinės bendrovės „Berkshire Hathaway“ priklausanti „Duracell“ pavogė svarbius, su ličio jonų akumuliatorių technologija susijusius, tyrimų rezultatus, vykdydama bendradarbiavimo susitarimą su BASF, teigiama Delavero federaliniame teisme pateiktame ieškinyje. Komercinės paslaptys atsirado dėl daugiamečių BASF pastangų gaminti pigesnes medžiagas didelio našumo akumuliatoriams.

„Duracell“ atstovas spaudai pareiškime teigė, kad bendrovė energingai ginsis nuo „nepagrįsto ieškinio“. „Inovatyvi „Duracell“ baterijų cheminė sudėtis buvo sukurta po daugelio metų darbo ir didelių mūsų vidaus tyrimų ir plėtros komandos investicijų ir yra daugelio „Duracell“ patentų objektas“, – rašoma pranešime.” [1]

1. BASF verklagt Duracell: Diebstahl von Geschäftsgeheimnissen vorgeworfen. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung; Frankfurt. 11 Apr 2025: 22.   
  

BASF sues Duracell: Accused of trade secret theft

“Reuters/Bloomberg. FRANKFURT. Chemical company BASF is suing battery manufacturer Duracell for trade secret theft.

Duracell, owned by Warren Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway, allegedly stole important research results related to lithium-ion battery technology as part of a cooperation agreement with BASF, according to a complaint filed in a Delaware federal court. The trade secrets stemmed from BASF's multi-year efforts to produce more cost-effective materials for high-performance batteries.

A Duracell spokesperson said in a statement that the company will vigorously defend itself against the "meritless lawsuit." "Duracell's innovative battery chemistry was developed through years of work and significant investment by our internal research and development team and is the subject of numerous Duracell patents," the statement read.” [1]

1. BASF verklagt Duracell: Diebstahl von Geschäftsgeheimnissen vorgeworfen. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung; Frankfurt. 11 Apr 2025: 22.  

The five French mother sauces, also known as "grandes sauces" in French, are foundational sauces in classical French cuisine upon which many other sauces, or "daughter sauces", are built

 

 These five mother sauces are: Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomato.

Here's a breakdown of each:

 

    Béchamel:

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A white sauce made with a roux (butter and flour) and milk. It's a versatile base for many dishes.

Velouté:

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A white sauce made with a roux and a light-colored stock (usually chicken or fish). It's often used for sauces that complement poultry and fish.

Espagnole:

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A rich brown sauce made with a dark roux, beef stock, and mirepoix (a mix of vegetables). It's a flavorful base for many classic French dishes.

Hollandaise:

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An emulsified sauce made with butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice. It's known for its rich, buttery flavor and is often used with eggs.

Tomato:

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A simple sauce made with tomatoes and other flavoring ingredients. It's a staple in many cuisines and can be used as a base for various tomato-based sauces.

 

What are the five mother sauces of classical cuisine?

These five mother sauces, developed in the 19th century by French chef Auguste Escoffier, are not only the foundation for countless other sauces but also important in modern cooking practices. They are essential for any cook, especially those in culinary school, as they provide a foundation for understanding sauce making techniques.