Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent struggle with Masimo

Apple obtained a blended victory in a patent infringement lawsuit towards medical gadget maker Masimo. On Friday, a federal jury decided that Masimo had infringed on some Apple patents, and as a part of the decision, Apple was awarded $250 — sure, simply $250 — as a statutory treatment for Masimo’s infringement.

$250 is the statutory minimal damages for the alleged infringement and Apple had sought that determine, Bloomberg Legislation studies. “We’re not right here for the cash,” Apple legal professional John Desmarais mentioned to jurors in closing arguments, in response to the publication.

Masimo’s W1 smartwatch, Freedom smartwatch, and well being module infringed on one patent, whereas Masimo’s charger infringed on one other, per the decision kind. The jury additionally discovered that Masimo’s infringement was willful.