The story behind the Celsius lawsuit.
In June 2021, the Swedish tech company Celsius Technologies was sued for more than $1 billion by its biggest competitor, ThermoLife International. The case went to court in early 2022, but it didn’t end until late 2022.
What is Celsius Technologies?
Celsius Technologies is a Swedish tech company that makes thermometers. They were founded in 1999 and have offices in Sweden and the United States. They sell their products in more than 150 countries and are one of the largest companies of their kind. In 2020, they launched a new product called Celsius Health which allowed users to track their body temperature on a smartphone or tablet app. It also allowed users to log symptoms and get advice from doctors.
What is ThermoLife International?
ThermoLife International is a French company that also makes thermometers and was founded in 2001. They have offices in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, China and Canada.
Why did ThermoLife sue Celsius?
ThermoLife sued Celsius for patent infringement regarding the design of its product line as well as for infringing on two patents held by ThermoLife.