Michigan Court Dismisses Patent Suit Against Garmin, Offering Temporary Reprieve

In a legal victory for Garmin International Inc., a Michigan federal judge has dismissed, for now, a lawsuit that accused the company of infringing a fitness tracker patent held by CardiacSense Ltd. The judge concluded that the claims in the lawsuit were not eligible for patent protection. However, the decision leaves the possibility open for CardiacSense to file an amended complaint. This development comes as a temporary relief for Garmin amidst the competitive technology landscape. For further details, click here.