The world of fitness trackers is getting increasingly litigious. After both Suunto and Strava sued Garmin for patent infringement, Whoop has sued Polar for ‘copying’ the design of its screenless fitness tracker.
This claim was reported by Gadgets & Wearables and relates to the Polar Loop, a fabric band without a screen that tracks your everyday activity and sleep. Whoop is claiming that this design is too similar to its own, and seeking damages as well as an injunction blocking the sale of the Polar Loop band in the U.S.
I reached out to both Polar and Whoop for comment on the lawsuit. So far only Polar has replied, refuting the allegations:
Polar ‘firmly denies’ allegations after being sued by Whoop over Loop band design
