patent infringement

Masimo (MASI) won a U.S. District Court case against Apple, with a jury confirming the validity of Masimo’s Patent No. 10,433,776 and finding Apple infringed upon it. Masimo was awarded $634 million in damages. The patent covers light-based pulse oximetry technology. Masimo expressed satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of protecting their intellectual property. Analysts suggest this verdict could set a precedent for licensing agreements in the wearable health technology sector.

China’s YMTC has sued Micron Technology in the US, alleging defamation and disinformation. The lawsuit stems from a long-standing rivalry in memory chip manufacturing, exacerbated by YMTC’s innovative “Xtacking” technology and Micron’s alleged attempts to hinder its growth. YMTC claims Micron infringed on its patents, while Micron denies the allegations and accuses YMTC of infringement. The legal battle highlights the intensifying competition and strategic maneuvers within the global semiconductor industry.

YMTC has filed a third lawsuit against Micron, alleging a smear campaign to damage its market position. Accusations include Micron funding efforts to discredit YMTC through false rumors, particularly regarding backdoors in YMTC chips. YMTC seeks corrective advertising, damages, and profit disgorgement. This lawsuit follows YMTC’s 2023 patent infringement suit and Micron’s counterclaims, with a court order for Micron to produce confidential documents adding further complexity.