Apple Inc. Asks California Judge to Rule in Its Favor in Patent Dispute

A California federal judge is set to hear a case involving Apple Inc. and Masimo Corp. over the ownership of pulse oximetry technology used in smartwatches. Apple is arguing that it did not steal the technology from Masimo and instead developed its own innovations to create the product.

The company claims that no actual trade secrets were at issue in the dispute, and that its use of Masimo’s technology was permissible under existing patents. Apple is seeking a bench trial ruling that it did not infringe on Masimo’s patents.

The case centers on the development of Apple’s smartwatches, which use pulse oximetry technology to measure a user’s oxygen levels. Masimo Corp. has accused Apple of stealing its pulse oximetry technology without permission.

Apple is seeking a favorable ruling from the court, which would allow it to continue using the technology in its smartwatches without fear of patent infringement. The company is confident that its own innovations and existing patents justify its use of the technology.

The case is ongoing, with the court set to hear evidence and arguments from both sides. A decision is expected in the coming weeks.

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