Masimo's Smartwatches Slammed by Jury for Copying Apple Designs—Apple Walks Away with $250! 😂

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Summary:

  1. Court Ruling
    A jury in Delaware ruled that Masimo’s smartwatches and chargers infringed on two of Apple’s design patents, awarding Apple $250 in damages.

  2. Allegations Against Masimo
    Apple accused Masimo of using legal actions to promote its own smartwatch, claiming they copied the Apple Watch design and violated patents related to its technology.

  3. Legal Strategy
    Apple’s main goal in this lawsuit was to secure an injunction to stop the sales of Masimo’s smartwatches following the ruling.

  4. Mixed Verdict
    While the jury agreed on design patent infringement, they found that Masimo’s smartwatches did not infringe on other technology patents related to smartwatch functions.

  5. Ongoing Legal Issues
    The two companies are still engaged in a legal dispute over patent infringements concerning the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor.

Read more at: 9to5Mac