ITC to Investigate Fitbit, Garmin Devices After Patent Allegations

U.S. trade regulators said they will investigate wearable monitoring devices, including those made by Fitbit Inc. and Garmin Ltd., following allegations of patent violations by rival Koninklijke Philips and its North America unit. The U.S. International Trade Commission, in a statement, said the probe would also look at devices by made by California-based Ingram Micro Inc. as well as China-based Maintek Computer Co. Ltd. and Inventec Appliances.

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