Apple Ordered to Pay $634 Million in Patent Case Over Smartwatch Technology
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A federal jury ordered Apple to pay $634 million to Masimo for patent infringement on blood-oxygen technology in the Apple Watch. Masimo claims Apple stole its pulse oximetry tech and hired its employees. Apple will appeal the ruling.
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A federal jury in California has ruled that Apple must pay $634 million to Masimo for infringing a patent covering blood-oxygen reading technology in the Apple Watch. The verdict is part of a multi-front patent dispute between the companies, with Masimo accusing Apple of stealing its pulse oximetry technology and hiring away its employees. Apple plans to appeal the decision.
