Avocet Sports Technology Inc. v. Polar Electro Inc.
Published: May 4, 2013 | Result Date: Apr. 16, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 3:12-cv-2234 Summary Judgment – Defense
Court
USDC Northern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Frear S. Schmid
(Frear S. Schmid, Attorney at Law)
Defendant
Matthew P. Vafidis
(Holland & Knight LLP)
Facts
Avocent Sports Technology Inc. was issued a patent entitled Accumulating Altimeter with Ascent/Descent Accumulation Thresholds on Oct. 22, 1991. The patent involved sports accessories. In 1994, Avocent had a meeting with Polar Electro Inc. members for the possibility of a partnership and expansion of the Vertech, Avocent's product, via incorporation of Polar's heart rate technology. Subsequently, Polar sold several products, which it openly advertised on its website. In May 2012, Avocent sued Polar, alleging it infringed Avocent's patent when selling its products.
Result
The court granted Polar's Motion for Summary Judgment.
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