Action underscores JOOLA's commitment to advancing pickleball through original engineering — ensuring those who invest in innovation are protected
NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JOOLA, a globally recognized leader in racquet sports and one of pickleball's most trusted equipment brands, announced that it has filed patent infringement litigation against 11 paddle brands for unauthorized use of its proprietary propulsion core technology. The action, filed with the International Trade Commission (ITC) on April 7, 2026, reflects JOOLA's long-standing commitment to protecting the original engineering that has defined the modern era of pickleball paddle performance.
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