Posted by mistersquid 10/26/2024
But on this point, they lost. $250 is the statutory minimum in the US for infringement. Apple did not successfully win an injunction, which was what they really wanted.
I don't think you can get a jury ruling then immediately ask for an injunction with the same judge and all
Fwiw I'm a bit confused overall, it seems like either Apple is full on Baghdad Bob'ing or there's still an injunction to go for. More I think about, it's probably A :p
Masimo’s current products did not infringe, and Apple tried to sue on the basis that they infringed their technical/utility patents. On this set of claims, the jury disagreed, and the damages Apple was asking for there was injunctive relief against Masimo’s current products (aka taking them off the market). They lost that. They can't go for an injunction since the jury ruled that Masimo's current products do not infringe.
They didn't say it was on principle, they said they were going for a ruling so they could then apply for an injunction.
They got a judgement on a discontinued charger, which makes it seem unlikely they'll be able to go for an injunction on today's watches.
Interesting to see what happens next. I never thought the original injunction would go into place, let alone be allowed to go on this long.
I can keep my phone somewhere dry when it's raining, I've never thought to take off my watch when it rains.
The primary investors seem quite upset with his handling of this. Rumours are that he was hostile to a buyout but in his lawsuit has also invalidated a lot of their own patents.
So it’s a pyrrhic victory at best for him. I assume the new CEO will be expected to look to play better and reduce the damage.
Somewhat surprising a deal wasn’t made after that. Perhaps Apple though this would strengthen their bargaining position and was waiting to see how this would go.
The one patent they have remaining (that is what Apple are dealing with) is on a very particular sensor configuration not the concept or technology in general beyond that.