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Jawbone Takes Second Bite at Fitbit in Pre-IPO Patent Suit
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Wearable devices maker Fitbit Inc. was accused of patent infringement as its initial public offering approaches in a second lawsuit by rival Jawbone Inc.
Jawbone says Fitbit’s activity tracking devices use technology protected by three patents owned by BodyMedia Inc., which Jawbone acquired in 2013 for $100 million, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in San Francisco federal court. Jawbone sued Fitbit two weeks ago in California state court, alleging it recruited its employees and plundered its trade secrets.