ITC To Scrutinize Redesigned Apple Watch In Masimo IP Fight

By Editorial Team

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced on Friday that it would be reviewing whether the redesigned Apple Watches violate a previous order that briefly halted imports of the devices due to alleged infringement of patents owned by Masimo. Masimo has urged the ITC to closely examine the modified products to determine if they still infringe on its patents.

The dispute revolves around two patents owned by Masimo:

• Patent 10,945,648 - User-worn device for noninvasively measuring a physiological parameter of a user
• Patent 10,912,502 - User-worn device for noninvasively measuring a physiological parameter of a user

Law firms involved in the case include Knobbe Martens, Quinn Emanuel, and WilmerHale. Companies at the center of the dispute are Apple Inc., while government agencies involved include the International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The ITC's decision to scrutinize the redesigned Apple Watches marks a significant development in the ongoing intellectual property battle between Masimo and Apple. The outcome of this review could have far-reaching implications for both companies and the wearable technology market as a whole.

For more detailed information on this case, you can access the attached documents, including the ITC Notice, ITC District Court Notice, Masimo ITC Filing, and Apple ITC Filing.