The Takeaway: Feds eye new rule for workplace wearables
Companies that use wearables as part of their workplace wellness programs may soon have to make room for another player: The federal government.
Companies that use wearables as part of their workplace wellness programs may soon have to make room for another player: The federal government.
Jawbone has filed its second lawsuit against Fitbit in less than two weeks, claiming its activity tracking products infringe several of Jawbone's patents.
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The intense rivalry in the wearables market has spilled over into court with Jawbone accusing rival Fitbit of "systematically plundering" its employees, trade secrets and intellectual property.
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