JOOLA & Paddletek Group Settle Patent Dispute, Agree to Royalty Payments

Paddletek and ProXR Pickleball can sell through a designated inventory allotment before phasing out "the affected products" through the fall

Five weeks after JOOLA announced a patent lawsuit against 11 competing paddle brands, one brand – the Paddletek Group – has agreed to a settlement.

The settlements specifically concern the Paddletek Reserve, HoneyFoam™, and ProXR Signature Jolt.

"As part of the agreement," a JOOLA release reads, "both Paddletek and ProXR Pickleball will add JOOLA's propulsion core patent number to their relevant products and pay royalties."

Paddletek and ProXR Pickleball can sell through a designated inventory allotment before phasing out "the affected products" through the fall.

"We are grateful Paddletek and ProXR Pickleball chose to resolve this matter in a spirit of mutual respect," said Richard Lee, CEO of JOOLA.

"This is what principled competition looks like. Both companies have deep roots in this sport and we appreciate their willingness to acknowledge JOOLA's Intellectual Property."

Ron Saslow, the CEO of Paddletek Group, echoed this sentiment in a statement, saying the brand takes intellectual property protection seriously.

"We are pleased to have worked with the team at JOOLA cooperatively to reach a fast resolution on these disputed claims that allows us to stay focused on what matters most—supporting our consumers, our distributors, and our world-class athletes," he said.

"Fortunately, this matter involves a limited portion of our products. We look forward to launching numerous new products outside of this technology."

Paddletek and ProXR Pickleball are two of the 11 brands named in the April 7, 2026 filing. This settlement does not affect the ongoing ITC litigation against the remaining nine respondents.

JOOLA Files Patent Infringement Case Against 11 Paddle Brands

The legal action names major brands including Franklin, RPM and Paddletek as defendants, claiming “unauthorized use of its proprietary propulsion core technology.”

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Those include:

1. Franklin Sports
2. Proton Sports
3. RPM Pickleball
4. Engage Pickleball
5. Friday Labs
6. Diadem Sports
7. Facolos
8. Adidas Pickleball
9. Volair  

"Pickleball is built on innovation, and innovation only thrives when it is protected," added Lee." AgreeWe appreciate Paddletek Group working with us to find a mutually amenable outcome."