Sound United Says It Settled Patent Infringement Litigation With Sonos

Sound United reached a settlement with Sonos, resolving “all patent infringement litigation between the two companies, including the upcoming case filed against Sonos by Denon,” said the Denon and Heos parent company Friday. It "demonstrates our belief in moving the industry forward and removing barriers for both parties to deliver products that delight customers,” said Sound United CEO Kevin Duffy, who said the company’s direction with the Heos multiroom audio system is unchanged. In December, Heos developer Denon said (see 1712210028) it would challenge a Delaware federal district court ruling that it infringed three Sonos patents. The court awarded Sonos $1.9 million in damages.