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However, success often invites rivalry. The Swedish company De Laval, holding patents on similar equipment, was not pleased with Charbles’ dominance. Between 1890 and 1919, he engaged in 23 patent infringement lawsuits against De Laval, triumphing in every case. These legal battles cemented his reputation as a fiercely protective innovator, unwavering in defending his creations.