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Apple must pay Masimo an extra $184M for Apple Watch patent infringement
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Ben Lovejoy
Source published: 06/10/2026, 13:35:41 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 06:53:25 UTC
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Briefings
A federal judge ordered Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest for patent infringement related to low-power pulse oximeter features in the Apple Watch. This follows a previous $634 million damages order, bringing the total liability to approximately $818 million. The case involves a dispute over low-power pulse oximeter features used in the Apple Watch.
Key points
- Apple was ordered to pay $634 million in damages for infringing a Masimo patent for low-power pulse oximeter features in the Apple Watch.
- A federal judge has now ordered Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest, bringing the total liability to approximately $818 million.
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Evidence covers the period from 2026-10-06 to present. The specific date of the initial infringement finding is not provided in the source.
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