Apple Wins Minimal Damages in Masimo Patent Dispute

A federal jury found Masimo's older smartwatches infringed Apple's design patents, but awarded only $250 in damages.

The jury ruled that Masimo's discontinued W1 and Freedom smartwatches and their chargers infringed on Apple's design patents.
Apple sought an injunction against Masimo's current products, but the jury found no infringement in these models.
The legal battle stems from ongoing disputes, including Masimo's successful push for an import ban on certain Apple Watch models over pulse oximetry patents.
Apple's strategy in the lawsuit focused on stopping Masimo from copying its designs rather than seeking financial compensation.
Despite the ruling, Masimo views the outcome as favorable, as it can continue selling its current smartwatch models.