#Garmin legal

Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, accusing the company of infringing on its patents related to segments and heatmaps. The case also claims Garmin violated a Master Cooperation Agreement when it created its own heatmap technology. Strava is asking the court to block Garmin from selling smartwatches that use the disputed features. This could affect a large portion of Garmin’s product lineup, as both functions are common across its fitness devices. The dispute follows recent policy changes from Garmin requiring third-party software to display its logo on activity posts or risk losing API access. The two companies have worked closely in the past, with Garmin devices integrating Strava’s tracking and activity-sharing tools. However, this legal action signals a major shift in their relationship. Industry sources, including DC Rainmaker, noted that Garmin doesn't enforce the logo rule, adding more confusion to the situation. Read more in our articles including "Strava files patent infringement lawsuit against Garmin" and "Garmin outs Fenix 5, Fenix 5S and Fenix 5X smartwatches".