
JOOLA files patent infringement litigation against 11 paddle brands to protect propulsion core technology
Pickleball.com Staff
Apr 7 2026 12:00 PM ET
JOOLA announced on Tuesday that it has filed patent infringement litigation against 11 paddle brands for unauthorized use of its proprietary propulsion core technology.
The action was filed with the International Trade Commission (ITC).
“Protecting our innovation is not about limiting what others can do – it’s about ensuring the investment, creativity and engineering required to advance this sport are sustained,” said Richard Lee, CEO of JOOLA. “The brands that will shape the future of this sport are the ones willing to innovate on their own. We encourage every brand to bring their own ideas, their own engineering, and their own creativity.”
The litigation names the following companies as defendants: Franklin Sports, Proton Sports, RPM Pickleball, Engage Pickleball, Friday Labs, Diadem Sports, Facolos, ProXR Pickleball, Paddletek, Adidas Pickleball, and Volair.
By acting to protect the intellectual property in JOOLA’s pro line of paddles - 3S, 3S Dual, Pro IV, and Pro V - JOOLA aims to preserve the conditions that make bold, player-focused innovation possible — for itself and other brands.
“This action is about principle; we cannot accept the unauthorized use of our technology that we worked years to develop,” said Lee. “We are proud to be leaders in the growth of this sport, and we have the highest respect for every brand that competes with us through original ideas.”
Click here to read the official press release from JOOLA.
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