Shenzhen – September 09, 2026 -- The Cologne Regional Court (Landgericht Köln, case no. 31 O 132/26) has upheld a preliminary injunction against Shenzhen Qudong Future Technology Co., Ltd. (AEKE) for infringing a registered Community design held by Shenzhen Speediance Life Tech Limited for its Gym Monster smart strength-training system.
Court confirms April injunction blocking sales in Germany
Speediance identified the disputed AEKE product at the FIBO trade show and sent a cease-and-desist letter on April 16, 2026. The following day, April 17, 2026, the Cologne Regional Court issued a preliminary injunction barring AEKE from advertising, offering, or selling the contested fitness equipment in Germany.
Ruling orders removal of products and marketing materials from German market
AEKE challenged the injunction, triggering a hearing before the Cologne Regional Court on June 25, 2026. The court fully upheld the original order, confirming that the April 17, 2026 ruling remains in force and mandating the withdrawal of the infringing products and related marketing materials from the German market.
Speediance signals continued global IP enforcement
Speediance holds registered intellectual property rights for Gym Monster and stated it will continue to defend its product lines across the markets where it operates. The company said competition should be driven by original ideas rather than imitation, framing the ruling as part of a broader effort to protect innovation in the smart fitness sector.