EKO GROUP, LTD. is a privately held company based in Guangzhou, China, primarily operating as a global manufacturer and trading entity of smart housewares. The company, often referred to simply as EKO, was founded in 1997 through its affiliate Guangzhou EKO Development Co., Ltd.. EKO operates with broad design, engineering, manufacturing, and product development capabilities. While no overall employee or revenue figures are publicly available for EKO GROUP, LTD., its trading arm, Guangzhou EKO Development Limited, reports 101-200 employees.
EKO specializes in re-imagining household objects, with a focus on functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. Its major product lines include a wide range of smart sensor bins, step bins, touch bins, and commercial bins. Beyond waste bins, the company also produces other household items such as ironing boards, step ladders, and cloth dryers. EKO products are sold in over 100 countries and territories globally.
In terms of patent litigation, EKO GROUP, LTD. appears to maintain an offensive posture. The company has one tracked case as a plaintiff and zero as a defendant in the provided database. This indicates that EKO is actively asserting or challenging intellectual property rather than primarily defending against infringement claims.
The sole tracked case involving EKO is GUANGZHO EKO TRADING DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. et al. v. Nine Stars Group USA Inc., initiated on August 19, 2025, at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In this proceeding, EKO GROUP, LTD., through its affiliate, is listed as a plaintiff, suggesting it initiated an action at the PTAB, likely to challenge the validity of a competitor's patent. The opponent, Nine Stars Group USA Inc., is also a known manufacturer of sensor trash cans, indicating the litigation pertains to technology within their core product area.