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Nike and Lululemon End Patent Dispute Over Mirror Home Workout System
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Core Event
On September 17, Nike and Lululemon filed a joint motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to dismiss Nike’s lawsuit alleging that Lululemon’s Mirror home-gym infringed six of Nike’s patents. The dismissal is with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled. Nike declined to comment; Lululemon’s spokespersons have not responded.
Background & Context
Nike sued Lululemon in 2022, claiming Mirror’s interactive functions—such as performance tracking, heart-rate targeting, and user-versus-user competition—violated patents covering technology used in Nike’s fitness equipment and mobile apps. Lululemon, which bought Mirror for roughly $453 million in July 2020, denied the allegations. In 2023 the case was paused while Lululemon challenged the patents’ validity before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO tribunal invalidated the relevant portions of five of the six patents, and Nike’s appeals of two board decisions were rejected earlier this year.
Data & Statistics
- Six Nike patents were at issue.
- The USPTO found five of those patents invalid.
- A separate 2023 lawsuit over Nike’s sneaker patents resulted in a $355,450 judgment that was later overturned after a judge ruled the patent invalid.
Official Statements & Responses
The court filing states that both parties have agreed to dismiss the Mirror case. No further comment was provided by Nike or Lululemon, and neither company has confirmed whether a settlement was reached.
Why It Matters
The dismissal highlights the challenges of enforcing technology patents in the fast-moving at-home fitness market and removes a legal obstacle for Lululemon as it phases out the Mirror brand, which was discontinued in late 2023. For Nike, the outcome may shift focus toward protecting other aspects of its digital fitness ecosystem.