A big win for Garmin in patent fight
Federal appeals court overturns years of rulings that had favored Navico in long-running sonar technology dispute
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G3 Boats signs deals with Simrad and Lowrance
G3 Boats reached agreements with Simrad and with Lowrance to provide electronics for navigation and for fishfinding for 2018.
Navico weighs options after reversal of patent ruling
Navico said it is reviewing its options after a federal court overturned previous rulings that determined Garmin had infringed on Navico’s patents.
Appeals court overturns patent-infringement ruling against Garmin
A federal appeals court overturned a ruling that said Garmin infringed on Navico’s patents.
Customs and Border Protection backs Navico in patent case
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ruled in favor of Navico in an ongoing patent dispute between that company and Garmin.
ITC judge finds Garmin violated orders in Navico patent case
The judge concluded that Garmin’s sale of certain DownVü sonar products violated the ITC’s December 2015 orders.
Simrad unveils new autopilot controller
Simrad said it introduced the AP48, a premium control head for the company’s Continuum autopilot systems.
Lowrance reports stronger sales with big-display products
Lowrance is reporting that its new Elite-9 Ti is having strong sales to start 2017.
Lowrance debuts new fishfinder and chart plotter
The new device has the largest screen Lowrance has ever produced.
Navico Americas sales director joins NMEA board
Navico Americas sales director Sean Hatherley was named to the board of the National Marine Electronics Association.
B&G signs on as Sail America conference sponsor
Sail America said B&G was named the title sponsor for the 2017 edition of its biennial industry conference.
Saltwater market is on Navico’s radar
Company unveils an array of new products — many of them geared to help it win share in the growing coastal boat sector
Navico adds Mercury SmartCraft functionality
The integration requires installation of the Mercury Joystick Autopilot system.
Boatsetter signs deal with GoFree
GoFree is part of the Navico family of electronics brands.
VIDEO: Navico CEO: ‘We want to win the saltwater market’
DUCK KEY, Fla. — During a media event that gave journalists a sneak peek at its new products, Navico reported solid revenue growth in 2016.
B&G debuts Zeus navigation system
B&G introduced the new Zeus sailing chart-plotter and navigation system, designed to meet the needs of bluewater cruisers and regatta sailors.
B&G debuts new sailing chart plotter
B&G said it introduced the Vulcan 9 sailing chart plotter for coastal cruising and club racing sailboats.
Simrad unveils new GO Series chart plotter
Simrad said the GO9 XSE chart plotter navigation display, the latest addition to its GO Series.
ITC says Garmin circumvented order
Claims the electronics maker packaged components separately to get around patent ruling favoring Navico
ITC rules for Navico in patent dispute
The ITC is also recommending that a federal appeals court deny Garmin’s request for a stay.
Simrad debuts new autopilot products
A new Simrad autopilot range is designed for sportfishing boats and other powerboats.
Navico announces personnel moves
Navico appointed Nicolas Quéru to lead its commercial marine division worldwide.