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Nomi Beauty Sues Estee Lauder for Technology Theft

1/22/2026

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  • Nomi Beauty has filed a lawsuit against Estee Lauder in federal court in New York, alleging that the cosmetics company stole its technology and forced it out of business.
  • The lawsuit claims Estee Lauder used Nomi's technology, intended for luxury hotels and duty-free shops, after terminating contracts in 2018 and 2020.
  • Nomi alleges that Estee Lauder disrupted its operations by cutting off supplies to hotel partners.
  • The startup seeks unspecified damages, asserting that Estee Lauder profited from its innovations.
  • This lawsuit comes as Estee Lauder announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs due to financial losses.