Nike Inc. filed a lawsuit alleging Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s Mirror home-fitness gadget and functions infringe on the sneaker firm’s portfolio of patents.
Nike says the Mirror House Gymnasium and apps use expertise that the sneaker big invented and patented, together with a tool that prompts customers to train, screens their coronary heart fee and collects information on their exercise, amongst different features, based on the lawsuit, filed within the Southern District of New York.
Nike mentioned it despatched a discover to the yoga pants maker on Nov. 3, citing an inventory of patents it owned that had been allegedly being utilized by the Mirror gadget and its apps. A response from Lululemon’s lawyer, filed as an exhibit by Nike, mentioned that after reviewing Nike’s letter the corporate didn’t consider that the Mirror or its apps had been infringing on the patents.
“The patents in query are overly broad and invalid. We’re assured in our place and look ahead to defending it in courtroom,” mentioned a spokeswoman for Lululemon in an announcement.
Nike didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
Lululemon can also be concerned in a authorized battle with Peloton Interactive Inc., during which the attire maker accuses Peloton of copying the designs of its exercise leggings and bras.
Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million in an effort to capitalize on the pandemic-fueled home-exercise market.
Mirror, launched in 2018, sells a $1,500 tech-enabled mirror with a digicam and audio system so prospects can take part in dwell health courses at house.
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