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India Court Reinstates Ultrahuman’s Suit Against Oura, Reviving Smart Ring Spat

Ultrahuman’s patent-infringement lawsuit against Oura is back on after the Delhi High Court reinstated the previously dismissed suit.

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Strava Drops Garmin Lawsuit After Less Than 1 Month

Strava has withdrawn its lawsuit against Garmin just 21 days after filing it, ending a short-lived patent dispute that sparked backlash.

Oura Signs Licensing Agreements With Smart Ring Rivals Following ITC Ruling

The Finnish wearable company has signed new agreements with RingConn and Omate, aiming to establish clearer intellectual property standards in […]

Fitness Music Is Coming to Major Streaming Platforms in Global Distribution Deal

Pure Energy Music has signed a deal with Warner Music’s ADA to bring fitness-optimized soundtracks onto major streaming platforms like Spotify.

Strava Sues Garmin Over Mapping Tech; Spat Turns Ugly on Reddit

Strava has sued Garmin, alleging patent infringement over segments and heatmaps and breach of a cooperation deal.

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Whoop Sues China-Based Rival Over Alleged Copycat Design

Whoop sues Shenzhen Lexqi in U.S. court, alleging copycat wearables infringe its minimalist band design and confuse American consumers.

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As Fitness Classes Move Online, Here’s What You Need To Know About Legal Risks

From injury liability to data privacy concerns, an IP lawyer breaks down key legal issues involved in disseminating digital fitness content.

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ATN Week in Review: Xponential Offloads Yet Another Brand

ATN breaks down Next Health's acquisition of Lindora from Xponential Fitness, along with an alarming legal trend for gym operators.

Boston Sports Clubs Hit With $3.85M Verdict Over Pandemic Billing Violations

The ex-CEO of Boston Sports Clubs has been ordered to pay $3.85M by a Massachusetts court over the gym chain's pandemic-era billing practices.

Oura Gets Another Win Against Ultrahuman as Indian Court Tosses Patent Case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed Ultrahuman’s lawsuit against Oura, citing “wilful and deliberate” non-disclosure of U.S. trade rulings.