One year since Zwift launched the US$499 Zwift Hub smart bike trainer, and Wahoo Fitness responded with a patent infringement lawsuit, both Zwift and Wahoo have now reached a settlement on all pending litigation.
A statement from Zwift noted that… ‘Zwift and Wahoo Fitness today confirm the amicable settlement of all pending litigation. The agreement will see both parties embark on a renewed approach to collaboration, with a view to growing the indoor fitness category and delivering continual, ongoing improvements to customers – through increased innovation, ease of use and better value.
‘Wahoo has granted Zwift a limited licence to use its patents. Zwift will continue to sell its Zwift Hub smart trainer in existing ecommerce markets – US, UK and Europe.
‘In addition to selling Zwift Hub, Zwift will return to selling a selection of Wahoo smart trainers, bikes and accessories on Zwift.com from mid-September. The assorted range will offer customers a simple selection across a range of price points, all sold with one year of Zwift.
‘Wahoo Fitness will also offer customers the option to bundle one year of Zwift with the purchase of a smart trainer or bike via Wahoofitness.com. Both parties look forward to sharing further details in the coming months.’
Having cleared the air, and cleared all legal action, the new collaboration between Zwift and Wahoo will aim to overcome any consumer confusion and hesitation that may have been in place over the past 12 months while litigation has been hovering over both companies.
Clearly the largest indoor training platform, Zwift will no doubt aim to solidify its position particularly as up-and-coming platforms such as MyWhoosh continue to make gains. Equally, Wahoo will look to move forwards with its hardware and own software (Wahoo X) offerings.
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