Apple won’t license Masimo’s patents despite Apple Watch import ban

Apple CEO Tim Cook says there isn’t any intention to license Masimo’s blood oxygen detection to end the Apple Watch import ban.

Masimo has been embroiled in a patent lawsuit that most recently resulted in an import ban for Apple Watches with a blood oxygen sensor. Apple opted to disable the sensor to continue sales rather than take any other course of action.

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.

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