Forbes October 31, 2023
Katie Jennings

A new ruling to stop some Apple Watch imports could help medtech company Masimo reach a settlement with the $2.7 trillion tech giant after a years-long patent battle.

The International Trade Commission issued an order to halt the importation of certain Apple Watches into the United States last week, handing a major win to medical device-maker Masimo in a years-long patent battle with the most valuable company in the world.

It’s an important bargaining chip for Masimo founder and CEO Joe Kiani, who said his company has spent upwards of $65 million related to ongoing patent and trade secret litigation with Apple over its pulse oximeter, a blood oxygen sensor that has become a selling point for premium smartwatches and...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Digital Health, Technology, Wearables
Oura Ring Is ‘Like An Apple Product’ And Could Take Key Health Metric Mainstream
Wearable ultrasound sensor revolutionizes continuous blood pressure monitoring
Wearable Health Tech: Innovations and Impacts on Chronic Disease Management
Driving Urgent Change To Optimize The Patient Experience
Sibionics Blood Glucose Sensor: Review

Share This Article