U.S. to probe Fitbit, Garmin, other wearable devices after Philips complains

guest · Jan 10, 2020

U.S. to probe Fitbit, Garmin, other wearable devices after Philips complains
January 10, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...devices-after-philips-complains-idUSKBN1Z91YE

U.S. trade regulators said on Friday they will investigate wearable monitoring devices, including those made by Fitbit Inc and Garmin Ltd, following allegations of patent violations by rival Koninklijke Philips and its North America unit.

The U.S. International Trade Commission, in a statement, said the probe would also look at devices by made by California-based Ingram Micro Inc as well as China-based Maintek Computer Co Ltd and Inventec Appliances.
Netherlands-based Philips and Philips North America LLC, in their complaint, are calling for tariffs or an import ban and allege the other companies have infringed on Philips’ patents or otherwise misappropriated its intellectual property.

Although the USITC agreed to launch an investigation, it said it “has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case” and would make its determination “at the earliest practicable time.”
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