Apple and medical technology company Masimo have a long history, but recently filed for patent infringement damages in 2020. Today, a court found Apple guilty and the United States International Trade Commission will consider banning imports of Apple Watch Series 6 and above.

Just before the release of the first Apple Watch, the Cupertino company sought to work with Masimo. But Masimo’s CEO says the purpose of the meeting was to poach certain employees and gain information and expertise about certain Masimo products. More specifically, modern blood oxygen sensor technology used in hospitals.

However, Apple did sign Masimo’s chief medical officer shortly after the meeting.

As a result, Masimo sued Apple in 2020 for infringing 10 different Masimo patents and asked to be banned from selling the Apple Watch in the US.

The USITC has yet to make a final decision and it will be difficult to decipher. The commission will have to scrutinize Apple’s pulse oximeter and its implementation and decide whether Apple used Masimo’s trade secrets to develop the mobile technology. The USITC works independently of the court, so a different decision may be reached.

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