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Apple v Masimo

The patent dispute between Apple and Masimo over blood-oxygen sensing in Apple Watch: rulings, filings and import bans.

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Apple ordered to pay $184 million more in Masimo patent case, total reaches $818 million (6 October 2026). U.S. District Judge James Selna rejected Apple's windfall argument and applied Masimo's borrowing rate rather than the 7 per cent rate Masimo sought.

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What is the latest on Apple v Masimo?

U.S. District Judge James Selna rejected Apple's windfall argument and applied Masimo's borrowing rate rather than the 7 per cent rate Masimo sought. This is unconfirmed by Apple as of our report on 6 October 2026. Read the report

Timeline

  1. 6 October 2026