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A federal jury in California has ruled that Apple must pay Masimo $634 million for infringing on a patent related to blood oxygen monitoring technology. The verdict was reached after a trial where the jury found that Apple’s Watch features, such as workout mode and heart rate notifications, violated Masimo’s patent. Masimo expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stating it reinforces the importance of protecting intellectual property. Apple plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the patent in question is outdated and expired in 2022. This case highlights the ongoing legal battles between tech companies over intellectual property rights.
Key facts
- A federal jury in California ruled that Apple must pay Masimo $634 million for patent infringement.
- The jury found that Apple Watch features like workout mode and heart rate notifications violated Masimo’s patent.
- Masimo praised the verdict as a significant win for protecting intellectual property and innovation.
- Apple plans to appeal the decision, stating the patent in question is outdated and expired in 2022.
- The dispute centers around pulse oximetry technology used in blood oxygen monitoring.
