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Strava Abruptly Dismisses Garmin Patent Lawsuit After 21 Days

Analysts cite patent fragility, countersuit risk, plus reliance on Garmin data as likely drivers.

Overview

  • Strava filed for voluntary dismissal on Oct. 21 after suing on Sept. 30 in the U.S. District Court for Colorado, with no settlement or court ruling disclosed.
  • The complaint targeted Garmin features tied to heat maps and live segments, and it sought a permanent injunction on sales of affected watches and bike computers.
  • The clash followed new Garmin API branding rules that took effect July 1, which Strava’s chief product officer criticized in an Oct. 2 Reddit post.
  • Coverage from DC Rainmaker reports the case faced prior‑art questions and the risk of Garmin counterclaims from its larger patent portfolio.
  • Recent coverage also notes Garmin integrations with Komoot as Strava continues to depend on Garmin‑sourced activity data while preparing for an IPO.