Nintendo is the target of a patent infringement lawsuit by [URL=http://www.ia-labs.com/]IA-Labs[/URL], aka Powergrid Fitness, who alleges that Wii-maker infringed on two separate patents.

As detailed [URL=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/28080/Nintendo_Sued_By_Interactive_Exercise_Company.php]on Gamasutra[/URL], IA-Labs claims that Nintendo infringed on its technology in the following products: Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus, the Wii Balance Board, Wii Remote, Wii Wheel, Wii MotionPlus, Wii Nunchuck and Wii Zapper.

[INDENT]The patents in question are "Computer interactive isometric exercise system and method for operatively interconnecting the exercise system to a computer system for use as a peripheral" and "Force measurement system for an isometric exercise device."

[/INDENT]IA-Labs promotes workout systems that combine existing videogames with isometric-type exercise. The company is seeking “a court declaration that Nintendo is infringing on the patents, and it's pursuing an injunction against the alleged infringements in addition to unspecified damages.”

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