In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Slyde Analytics LLC has filed a lawsuit against Garmin Ltd., alleging that their smartwatches infringe on several patents related to wristwatch touchscreens and other watch technology. The non-practicing entity owns nine patents in question, with specific allegations being made against Patent 9,651,922. This patent involves a method for a wristwatch to detect fingers and interpret touch signals. Garmin is accused of making and selling smartwatches with a digital display that infringes on this patent.
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing issue of patent infringement within the technology industry. It remains to be seen how Garmin will respond to these allegations and what the outcome of the lawsuit will be. Consumers may want to stay informed about these developments in order to make informed decisions about purchasing smartwatches in the future.