Nautilus Group Inc., a maker of fitness equipment, vowed to appeal its patent-infringement claims against Icon Health and Fitness after a Seattle federal court dismissed the case on Thursday. The company said it will appeal the case - one of three Nautilus has filed against Icon - to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, which has twice ruled in the company's favor on past claims. The dismissed case will not go to trial June 20 as previously scheduled. The case dismissal will have no bearing on operating plans or results, the company said. Nautilus said "vigorously protecting intellectual property is fundamental to any company committed to bringing a fast pace of innovation to their customers and industry." The company, which makes exercise equipment under the Bowflex, StairMaster and Nautilus brands, said it will continue to prosecute two separate trademark-infringement cases against Icon.

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