Apple sued over infringement of smartwatch patents: what it means for the future of wearable technology
A recent lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Slyde Analytics LLC has accused Apple Inc. of infringing on multiple smartwatch and watch touchscreen patents through the sale of its Apple Watch Ultra 2 and other products. The lawsuit alleges that Apple is infringing on 11 of Slyde’s patents which were issued on various dates between 2016 and 2024. These patents include technologies related to smartwatches with electronic displays and associated software.
Slyde Analytics LLC, a non-practicing entity, claims that Apple is making and selling products that utilize the patented technologies without permission. As a result, Slyde is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent Apple from continuing to infringe on its patents.
The implications of this lawsuit could be significant for the future of Apple’s smartwatch products. It will be interesting to see how this case plays out in court and what impact it may have on the industry as a whole. Apple has not yet commented on the lawsuit, but it will certainly be closely watching developments as this legal battle unfolds.
