Topic: patent infringement
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Smart Rings: The Future of Wearable Tech?
A US trade ruling has blocked several smart ring brands from importing devices into the American market, following a patent infringement case brought by market leader Oura against competitors. The broad patent at the center of the dispute covers a fundamental hardware design for smart rings, shap...
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Apple to Pay Masimo $634M After Losing Patent Infringement Case
A federal jury ordered Apple to pay Masimo $634 million for patent infringement related to blood oxygen monitoring features in Apple Watch, which Apple plans to appeal. Masimo claims Apple incorporated its patented pulse oximetry technology by hiring key personnel, leading to an import ban on cer...
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Strava Sues Garmin Over Fitness Data Features
Strava is suing Garmin for patent infringement over its Segments and heatmaps features, seeking to block sales of Garmin devices that include them. The lawsuit alleges Garmin violated a partnership agreement by using Strava's technology to develop competing features and infringed on patents for h...
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Strava Sues Garmin for Patent Infringement
Strava has sued Garmin for patent infringement over segment and heatmap features, seeking a permanent injunction to halt sales of Garmin products like smartwatches and cycling computers. The lawsuit alleges that Garmin violated a mutual agreement by expanding its use of Strava's patented technolo...
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Palworld Boycott Urged as Lawsuit Alleges It "Crossed a Line"
Palworld's immense popularity has sparked controversy, leading veteran developer Yoshiki Okamoto to urge a boycott, stating its developers have "crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed." Okamoto supports Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld's creators, fearing a victory for the studio could set a...
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Xreal Files Patent Lawsuit Against Viture Over AR Glasses
Xreal has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. against competitor Viture, alleging its smart glasses unlawfully use Xreal's optical technology for improved image quality and field of view. This lawsuit is part of a broader surge in intellectual property disputes within the smart glasse...
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App Developer Sues Apple Over Continuity Camera 'Sherlocking'
Reincubate is suing Apple, alleging it copied the core technology of the Camo webcam app to create its own Continuity Camera feature after initially supporting the app. The lawsuit claims Apple's actions were anticompetitive, designed to lock users into its ecosystem by disadvantaging the cross-p...
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Nintendo Patent Under Rare US Reexamination Order
The U.S. Patent Office has ordered a rare reexamination of a Nintendo patent for a battle mechanic involving summoning secondary characters, indicating serious concerns about its validity. This reexamination was prompted by potential prior art from earlier patents, including one by Konami in 2002...
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Nintendo's Pokémon Catching Patent Rejected in Japan
Nintendo's Japanese patent application for creature capture and battle mechanics was rejected due to lack of inventive step, citing prior art from games like ARK: Survival Evolved. The rejection could impact related patents in the same family and complicate Nintendo's legal position in its ongoin...
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Apple's iPhone Event Date Revealed & Plaud's AI Note-Taker Upgraded
Apple will host its September event on the 9th, introducing the iPhone 17 lineup, including an ultra-slim model, alongside new Apple Watches and AirPods Pro. Oura is expanding production in Texas to support Department of Defense deployments for health research, following patent wins that removed ...
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Palworld 1.0 Launches in 2026 With "Massive Content," Dev Teases New Games
Palworld 1.0 is set for release in 2026, with developers focusing on polishing the game by addressing technical issues and improving stability before launch. The full version will introduce substantial new content, including features, regions, and mechanics, while the game's price may increase ah...
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