diff --git a/drivers/input/tablet/wacom_sys.c b/drivers/input/tablet/wacom_sys.c
index 23a933d..b145841 100644
--- a/drivers/input/tablet/wacom_sys.c
+++ b/drivers/input/tablet/wacom_sys.c
@@ -398,7 +398,9 @@
 				break;
 
 			case HID_USAGE_CONTACTMAX:
-				wacom_retrieve_report_data(intf, features);
+				/* leave touch_max as is if predefined */
+				if (!features->touch_max)
+					wacom_retrieve_report_data(intf, features);
 				i++;
 				break;
 			}