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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Explain it to me quickly: why are runners freaking out about a feud between Strava and Garmin?

Strava sued Garmin in the US, alleging Garmin copied Strava's segments and heat maps features in breach of patents and a prior agreement.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Strava sues Garmin over alleged patent infringement

Strava is suing its long-time partner Garmin, and is seeking to permanently block the company from selling most of its current fitness and cycling gadget lineup. The lawsuit filed in the US District Court of Colorado on September 30th, first reported by DC Rainmaker, alleges that Garmin violated an agreement between the companies by infringing on Strava's patents for segments - route sections where athletes can compare performance times - and heatmaps that show popular areas for activity.
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