A lawsuit has been filed against Garmin Ltd., a company that sells smartwatches, accusing them of infringing on patents related to wristwatch touchscreens and other watch technology. The lawsuit was brought forth by Slyde Analytics LLC, a non-practicing entity, in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. According to the complaint, Slyde owns nine patents that are being contested.
The patents at issue primarily deal with methods and apparatuses related to wristwatches with a digital display. Specifically, Garmin is accused of infringing on Patent 9,651,922, which involves a method for a wristwatch to detect fingers and interpret touch signals. Garmin is alleged to be making and selling smartwatches with a digital display that violate this patent.
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing issue of patent infringement within the technology industry. It will be interesting to see how Garmin responds to these allegations and what the outcome of the lawsuit will be. In the meantime, consumers may want to stay informed about these developments in order to make informed decisions about purchasing smartwatches in the future.