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Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments and Heatmaps, Raising Questions About Data Sync

Strava alleges Garmin copied two patented features in violation of a 2015 pact, seeking a court order to block them.

Strava and Garmin are clashing, and athletes are not happy about it.
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Overview

  • Strava filed its complaint on September 30 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, alleging patent infringement and breach of the 2015 Master Cooperation Agreement.
  • The suit targets Strava’s segments and heatmap patents, with requested injunctions that could affect Garmin Connect and popular fitness devices that use the contested features.
  • Strava’s chief product officer said Garmin’s new API rules require prominent Garmin logos on posts and that Strava faces a November 1 compliance deadline or potential upload cutoff, a claim Garmin has not publicly confirmed.
  • A Strava spokesperson said the company does not intend to take actions that disrupt Garmin-to-Strava syncing, and uploads continue to function as users voice concerns ahead of major fall races.
  • Coverage notes Garmin offered similar features as early as 2013–2014, a history that may factor into disputes over patent validity and originality.