Apple Tells Fed. Circ. ITC Move Boosts Watch Case Appeal

Apple Inc. Urges Federal Circuit to Reverse ITC’s Infringement Finding

By Editorial Team

Apple Inc. has informed the Federal Circuit that the U.S. International Trade Commission’s recent decision to review whether a redesigned Apple Watch infringes Masimo Corp. patents highlights the necessity for the appeals court to overturn the ITC’s initial infringement determination.

The case revolves around the ITC’s scrutiny of whether Apple’s redesigned Apple Watch infringes on patents held by Masimo Corp. The ITC’s decision to revisit this matter has prompted Apple to emphasize the importance of the Federal Circuit’s intervention in reversing the original infringement finding.

Law360 reports that Apple’s stance underscores the ongoing legal battle between the tech giants, with both companies engaged in a complex legal dispute over patent infringement allegations related to wearable technology.

Apple is represented by law firms Knobbe Martens and WilmerHale, while Masimo Corp. is represented in the case. The government agencies involved include the International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

The patents at the center of the dispute include:

• 10,945,648 – User-worn device for noninvasively measuring a physiological parameter of a user
• 10,687,745 – Physiological monitoring devices, systems, and methods
• 7,761,127 – Multiple wavelength sensor substrate
• 10,912,501 – User-worn device for noninvasively measuring a physiological parameter of a user
• 10,912,502 – User-worn device for noninvasively measuring a physiological parameter of a user

This legal battle showcases the significance of intellectual property rights in the technology sector and highlights the complexities involved in patent disputes between major corporations.