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Apple won't license Masimo's patents despite Apple Watch import ban | AppleInsider (appleinsider.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC in a statement shared on live television that Apple has no intention to license Masimo's patents. While it seemed likely that was the case, the company hadn't said as much publicly until now.

"We're focused on appeal," Cook's statement said. "There's lots of reasons to buy the watch even without the blood oxygen sensor."

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Don’t have to license a patent if your worst case scenario is you just buy the company.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I actually don't think you are too far off. About a week ago i read about Masimo unavailing their watch for $999. Not many people will buy a watch for that much even with a blood ox system in it.

I think Apple will wait a year or two for them to "fail" by not succeeding like the investors want and then offer to purchase the company. A super low ball price and then just keep moving on with their plans.