Top tech news for Wednesday 11th January 2023

ITC judge says Apple violated medical technology company Masimo’s pulse oximetry patents

Now the ITC is deciding on a possible import ban for Apple Watches with blood oxygen sensors: the Series 6, Series 7, Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. A final decision will not be made until May 10th.

“We respectfully disagree with today’s decision and look forward to a full review by the Commission,” Apple said in a statement to Reuters. According to Bloomberg Law, the case could give Masimo an opportunity to rake in between $50 million and $300 million a year in royalties.