Masimo, specializing in medical technologies, filed a lawsuit against the US Customs Ghost Service. The reason was the decision of the department to allow Apple to import smart watches with the function of measuring the level of oxygen in the blood against the background of the ongoing patent dispute between companies.
Masimo claims that the customs has changed its position on this issue without notification and explanation. According to the company, she learned about the decision of August 1 only after Apple announced the return of the oxygen measurement function to Apple Watch.
The conflict between the companies lasts several years. Masimo accuses Apple of luring employees and using patented technologies in their devices. Earlier, the US International Trade Commission has decided to block the import of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, considering that the technology violates Masimo patents.
After that, Apple continued to sell modified watches without a controversial function. However, on August 14, the company said that it would return the possibility of measuring oxygen in the blood, having received customs consent.
Masimo believes that such a decision deprives her of the right to protect intellectual property. The company insists that the department should have strictly follow the prohibition established by the trading commission, and not create an exception.
