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by layer8 908 days ago
Apple disagrees that they violated any of Masimo’s patents (and most of them were indeed dismissed in court so far). If they can win that legal battle, that will be the better outcome for Apple long-term. So that’s the route they’re going.

Masimo’s CEO claimed that they offered settling but that Apple didn’t even respond to that offer.
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op00to 908 days ago
"I'm innocent. I did not shoot anyone. So far, the courts have found that I have shot no one that you said I shot."

"The prosecutor offered you a plea deal, and you didn't entertain it at all. You must be guilty."

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DannyBee 908 days ago
"Apple disagrees that they violated any of Masimo’s patents (and most of them were indeed dismissed in court so far). If they can win that legal battle, that will be the better outcome for Apple long-term. So that’s the route they’re going."

It may surprise you to learn that it's totally common to have patent settlement agreements where you retain your right to appeal, and only owe money if the appeal fails.

So they can in fact likely both get things back on the shelves, and still appeal.

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