Logitech Facing Patent Infringement Suit Over Bluetooth Speakers

Logitech International SA was hit with a lawsuit alleging its Bluetooth speakers infringe on patents held by Bandspeed LLC.

The patents at issue are “inventive features and combinations” to avoid interference over communications channels by “frequency hopping,” according to the complaint filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas April 28.

Logitech manufactures, sells, and distributes infringing products that use unlicensed components, including the Logitech Z407 Bluetooth computer speakers with subwoofer and wireless control, and similar Bluetooth devices, Bandspeed alleges.

“The normal, intended operation of the Infringing Bluetooth Classic Products is to provide certain capabilities and ...