Press release valencell files patent infringement suit against apple, inc. On 04 january 2016, the wearable tech company valencell sued both fitbit and apple for the alleged infringement of four us patents. Wearable tech company sues apple watch and fitbit over patents. Biometric specialist valencell has filed two separate lawsuits alleging that both apple and fitbit have incorporated its patented heart rate monitor technology into their smartwatches. Lawsuit will prove violations of valencell s intellectual property portfolio by the apple watch, fitbit surge, and fitbit charge hr biometric wearable devices raleigh, nc january 4, 2016 valencell, the leading innovator in wearable biometric data sensor technology, today filed patent infringement lawsuits in the united states district court for the eastern district of. Apple, fitbit get health sensor patent invalidated at ptab.
An apple spokeswoman declined to comment on the pending. Neither company has responded to valencell s suit, which drags on in the form of procedural motions and paperwork. Valencell filed a patent lawsuit in january 2016 against apple as well as fitness wearable maker fitbit in the u. Valencell s biometric sensor technology is the only continuous heart rate monitoring technology independently proven accurate during virtually any exercise and in virtually any environment. Apple sued by biometric specialist for allegedly copying. Valencell, a small raleigh company that licenses its technology to makers of wearable smart devices, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against industry giants apple and fitbit. Valencell sues apple, fitbit over heart rate patents. Consumer electronics, wearables, hearables and medical device companies all over the world use our heart rate sensor technology and. Apple, fitbit sued for infringing on sensor patents.
Outfit throws fit, hits fitbit s hit kit with writ apple also involved. Raleighs valencell sues apple and fitbit raleigh news. Apple doesnt need to go to valencell to download patents those are all a matter of public record. In a separate suit filed monday, valencell claims that san franciscobased fitbit nyse. Fitbit plans to vigorously defend itself against these allegations. In the apple complaint pdf, valencell says that the. You pinched our patented wearable tech, says valencell. Rumors abound that companies including apple are looking to crack noninvasive glucose tracking, which would let people test their blood sugar without breaking the skin but according to valencell.
Valencell founder talks apple, fitbit lawsuits, technology andrew chin. Lawsuit will prove violations of valencell s intellectual property portfolio by the apple watch, fitbit surge, and. Apple, fitbit sued for infringing on sensor patents pcmag. Patent trial and appeal board on monday largely handed apple inc. Valencell sues fitbit and apple for alleged infringement. Specifically, it suggests that apple feigned interest in a partnership agreement with valencell, and that ip addresses belonging to apple were used to download. Apple accused of stealing heart rate sensor used on the watch.
Apple, fitbit get heart sensor patent slashed at ptab law360. The company filed a similar lawsuit against fitbit in january 2016, but that case is said to be still ongoing. North carolinabased valencell claimed the tech titans products infringe on its intellectual property. Wearable maker claims apple and fitbit stole its tech valencell insists that the apple watch and fitbit s activity trackers are infringing on its patented health monitoring. Patent lawsuit says apple watch designers illegally. Apple settles lawsuit with biometric sensor company. These patents relate to monitoring physiological movement. Valencell s case against apple has now been settled and neither is able to. District court for the eastern district of north carolina, alleging there to. Latest apple watch, fitbit versa, samsung galaxy watch. Outfit throws fit, hits fitbits hit kit with writ apple. Biometrics firm valencell has filed a lawsuit against apple and fitbit, claiming that some of.
Valencell spoke with both apple and fitbit about licensing its patents for their wearable devices, only to discover. Apple accused of luring a company into sharing wearable knowhow on the false premise it. Raleigh sensor innovator valencell has filed patent infringement lawsuits in federal court alleging that apple and fitbit are infringing on its patents. The suit alleges that apple reached out to valencell to request a meeting with leboeuf and others to discuss apple licensing the technology. Valencell is suing apple for patent infringement of four patents, breach of contract, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. Valencell sues apple, fitbit, claims wearable sensor tech.
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