A non-practicing entity, Slyde Analytics LLC, has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit claims that Apple is infringing on multiple smartwatch and watch touchscreen patents through the sale of its Apple Watch Ultra 2 and other products.
Apple is alleged to be making and selling products that utilize the patented technologies without permission. Slyde Analytics LLC is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent Apple from continuing to infringe on its patents.
The lawsuit involves 11 patents that were issued on various dates between 2016 and 2024, including technologies related to smartwatches with electronic displays and associated software. It will be interesting to see how this lawsuit plays out in court and what implications it may have for the future of Apple’s smartwatch products.
Apple has not yet commented on the lawsuit, but it remains to be seen whether they will settle or defend themselves in court. This case highlights the importance of patent protection in the tech industry, as companies must ensure they are not infringing on others’ intellectual property rights when developing new products.