Garmin Ltd., a leading smartwatch manufacturer, is currently facing a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Slyde Analytics LLC. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, where the matter is now being examined and decided upon.
The patents in question generally relate to wristwatches with a digital display. Specifically, Slyde claims that Garmin’s production and sale of smartwatches with a digital display infringe on Patent 9,651,922, which outlines a method for detecting fingers and interpreting touch signals on wristwatches.
Slyde owns nine patents related to this technology and has accused Garmin of violating them. The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged infringement and will be closely monitored as it progresses through the courts.
Garmin has yet to provide a statement regarding the lawsuit and its allegations. However, it’s worth noting that Garmin has been at the forefront of innovation in smartwatch technology, developing cutting-edge features such as heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking capabilities. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold in the coming months.
