Koss Sues Apple, Bose, Over Wireless Headphone Patents (2)

Apple Inc.‘s AirPods and products made by Bose Corp., Plantronics Inc., Skullcandy Inc., and JLab Audio allegedly infringe wireless headphone patents owned by headphone maker Koss Corp., according to a series of complaints filed in Texas federal court.

Koss’ patents relate to its Striva in-ear and over-ear headphones. According to the complaints, Koss pioneered technology that has become common in modern wireless headphones, including an internal microphone that reacts to voice prompts, headphone-touch controls, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

“Koss brings the instant lawsuit because the industry has caught up to Koss’s early-2000s vision: the technology Koss developed as part ...