Apple Faces Allegations of Misappropriating Blood Oxygen Sensor Technology in California Trial

At the outset of a bench trial, legal representatives for Masimo Corporation and Cercacor Laboratories accused Apple of appropriating their proprietary information to integrate blood oxygen sensor technology into the Apple Watch. The allegation posited that Apple, facing initial challenges in developing the capability in-house, resorted to hiring key personnel from the plaintiffs and subsequently misappropriating their trade secrets. This legal matter is currently unfolding before a federal judge in California. For further details, refer to Law360’s coverage here.