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Hilton Sued for Stealing Info From Rival

Starwood claims purloined plans used to copy W luxury hotels

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(Newser) – Starwood Hotels is accusing archrival Hilton of using stolen documents to build its new luxury brand in record time, Marketwatch reports. Starwood—which says the pilfered information amounts to a "blueprint" for building a luxury chain like the successful W hotels—is suing Hilton and two ex-Starwood execs for theft and corporate espionage. Hilton says the suit is "without merit" and still plans to launch its top-end Denizen hotels next year.

The W Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel owned by Starwood, in New York's Times Square.
The W Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel owned by Starwood, in New York's Times Square.   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Starwood, owner of the Sheraton and Weston brands, among others, is demanding that Hilton
Starwood, owner of the Sheraton and Weston brands, among others, is demanding that Hilton "destroy all documents and information relating to the promotion and rollout of the Denizen brand."   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
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This is the clearest imaginable case of corporate espionage, theft of trade secrets, unfair competition and computer fraud. - court filing by Starwood Hotels

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