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Is the Mirror Home Gym Patented?

Yes. Curiouser Products (the original Mirror startup, acquired by Lululemon in 2020) holds patents on the integrated camera-mirror display and the on-demand class delivery.

Quick answer

Yes β€” but Lululemon discontinued

Yes. Curiouser Products (the original Mirror startup, acquired by Lululemon in 2020) holds patents on the integrated camera-mirror display and the on-demand class delivery.

What to know

  • Lululemon shut down Mirror hardware in 2024 and pivoted to a software-only "Studio" service. The patents survived the wind-down and remain enforceable.
  • Tonal and Tempo are functionally similar β€” they all license each other's patents under cross-license agreements.

Have your own invention idea?

If a product like Lululemon Mirrorcan get patent protection, your idea probably can too β€” assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.

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