Apple and Koss have ended their feud over wi-fi headphone patents shortly earlier than trial. As Reuters notes, the 2 instructed a Waco, Texas-based federal court docket on Saturday that that they had reached a settlement over Koss’ claims Apple had infringed on patents for wi-fi audio expertise. The phrases of the settlement have not been disclosed, however the two companies stated they made peace on “all issues in controversy.” The trial was alleged to have began at present.
Koss sued Apple, Bose, JLab, Plantronics and Skullcandy in 2020 over allegations wi-fi earbuds and headphones like AirPods have been copying expertise from the Striva line of WiFi audio gadgets. In submitting the lawsuit, Koss argued that rivals have been “catching up” to its early work and wanted to pay compensation. Apple countersued, arguing that Koss’ patents have been invalid.
Lawsuits towards Bose, Skullcandy and others are nonetheless pending. While it is unclear if these circumstances will transfer ahead in gentle of this settlement, there’s little doubt that Apple and Koss have been wanting to keep away from a courtroom combat.
We’ve requested Apple and Koss for remark and can replace if we hear again.