Shanghai Court has sanctioned four Chinese companies for producing espresso machines that closely resemble Slayer models in a major boost for Cimbali Group Judges recognised that similarities between some design elements, including the distinctive X-shaped side supports, had caused consumer confusion between genuine Slayer Espresso coffee machines and models produced and marketed by the counterfeit Chinese companies.
 
The four unnamed Chinese companies were ordered to immediately cease producing and marketing machines with designs and packaging that could be confused with the Slayer brand. They were also ordered to pay damages and legal fees.