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Masimo Claims Victory over Apple after Verdict

Jury awards $250 to Apple for discontinued patent

Masimo Corp., an Irvine-based medical device maker trying to broaden to the consumer market, claimed victory over Apple Inc. after a jury trial concluded today in Delaware.

“The jury found that Masimo did not infringe any of Apple’s technology patents, that one of Apple’s technology patent claims is invalid and that no current Masimo product infringed any of Apple’s design patents,” said a statement from Masimo.

“Although the jury found that a discontinued module and charger infringed two Apple design patents, it awarded Apple only $250.

“Apple primarily sought an injunction against Masimo’s current products, and the jury’s verdict is a victory for Masimo on that issue.”

An Apple spokesman said the jury found Masimo “willfully infringed Apple’s patented designs.

“Masimo took shortcuts, launching a device that copies Apple Watch and infringes our intellectual property,” Apple said. “We are glad the jury’s decision today will protect the innovations we advance on behalf of our customers.”

Shares of Masimo were unchanged after the verdict became known. During regular trading, the shares fell 1% to $139.33 and a $7.5 billion market cap.

 

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Peter J. Brennan
Peter J. Brennan
With four decades of experience in journalism, Peter J. Brennan has built a career that spans diverse news topics and global coverage. From reporting on wars, narcotics trafficking, and natural disasters to analyzing business and financial markets, Peter’s work reflects a commitment to impactful storytelling. Peter’s association with the Orange County Business Journal began in 1997, where he worked until 2000 before moving to Bloomberg News. During his 15 years at Bloomberg, his reporting often influenced financial markets, with headlines and articles moving the market caps of major companies by hundreds of millions of dollars. In 2017, Peter returned to the Orange County Business Journal as Financial Editor, bringing his heavy business industry expertise. Over the years, he advanced to Executive Editor and, in 2024, was named Editor-in-Chief. Peter’s work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he has appeared on CNN, CBC, BBC, and Bloomberg TV. A Kiplinger Fellowship recipient at The Ohio State University, he leads the Business Journal with a dedication to uncovering stories that matter and shaping the local business community and beyond.
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