
Apple’s $634M patent verdict seals Masimo saga, now under Danaher
Apple must pay Masimo $634 million after a court rejected its appeal over sensor patents tied to the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor. Masimo’s bid to block sales failed, and Apple had already bypassed a ban via a 2024 software update. Danaher acquired Masimo in 2026 for $9.9B, positioning the payout as a windfall for the new owners, while the patents are set to expire in 2028–2029. The judge denied further judgments or a new trial, making the verdict largely final, though appeals remain uncertain.











