NORTH BETHESDA, Md., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JOOLA and Paddletek Group announced today they have reached a settlement resolving all claims between the parties arising from the patent infringement litigation JOOLA filed with the International Trade Commission (ITC) on April 7, 2026. The settlements concern the Paddletek Reserve, HoneyFoamâ„¢, and ProXR Signature Jolt.
"We are grateful Paddletek and ProXR Pickleball chose to resolve this matter in a spirit of mutual respect," said Richard Lee, CEO of JOOLA. "This is what principled competition looks like. Both companies have deep roots in this sport and we appreciate their willingness to acknowledge JOOLA's Intellectual Property."
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