Zodiac Pool Systems LLC

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC, often referred to simply as Zodiac, is a manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment. The company's North American headquarters are located in Carlsbad, California. The Zodiac brand was established in 1909. Since July 2018, Zodiac Pool Systems LLC has been a subsidiary of Fluidra, S.A. (BME: FDR), a Spanish-listed multinational corporation and a global leader in the pool and wellness industry. Fluidra reported approximately €2.2–€2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 6,500 people globally in 2024.

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC develops and sells a wide range of pool and spa products, including automatic pool cleaners (such as suction and robotic cleaners), pumps, filters, heaters, water care systems, automation solutions, and various pool parts and accessories. Its product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Jandy, Polaris, and Zodiac. The company emphasizes technologically advanced, energy-efficient, and durable products designed to enhance the pool ownership experience. Zodiac reportedly holds over 850 patents related to its products.

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC operates as an active participant in patent litigation, demonstrating a posture consistent with an operating company. The company has been named as a defendant in four tracked cases, suggesting it frequently defends against patent assertions. Concurrently, it has initiated one plaintiff case, indicating proactive enforcement of its own intellectual property. Cases involving Zodiac Pool Systems LLC have been filed in venues such as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, known for its plaintiff-friendly environment, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, as well as before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Notable recent cases include Beatbot Technology USA Co Ltd. v. Zodiac Pool Systems LLC before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in January 2026, and a related district court case, Beatbot Technology (USA) Co. Ltd. et al. v. Zodiac Pool Systems LLC, in the Southern District of California in July 2025. Zodiac Pool Systems LLC is also a plaintiff in Zodiac Pool Systems LLC et al. v. Wybotics, Co. Ltd. f/k/a Tianjin Wangyuan Environmental Protection and Technology Co., Ltd., filed in the Eastern District of Texas in May 2025, which likely involves the assertion of patents related to pool cleaning technology.