Tim Cook Opens Up On Apple Watch Ban, Licensing Masimo Tech: 'We're Focused On Appeal'
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
Apple Inc. (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook announced the company's intention to appeal the ban on its Apple Watch, rather than settle with Masimo Corp. (MASI) over a patent dispute involving the blood oxygen feature. Despite the ban, Apple continues to sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the U.S. without the disputed feature. The company reported higher than expected revenue in its Wearables, Home, and Accessories category for fiscal Q1 2024, indicating that the dispute and ban have not significantly impacted sales. Masimo's CEO Joe Kiani expressed openness to a settlement but noted the lack of serious discussions with Apple.
February 02, 2024 | 1:38 am
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Apple plans to appeal the ban on its Apple Watch, indicating confidence in overcoming the legal challenge without settling with Masimo. The company's Wearables, Home, and Accessories category reported higher than expected revenue, showing resilience in sales despite the dispute.
Apple's decision to appeal rather than settle suggests confidence in their legal position and the non-critical nature of the disputed feature for their product's market success. The reported revenue surpassing expectations despite the ban underscores the limited impact of the dispute on Apple's financial performance, potentially leading to a positive short-term impact on AAPL stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
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Masimo Corp. is open to settling the patent dispute with Apple regarding the Apple Watch's blood oxygen feature, but notes the lack of serious discussions. The ongoing legal battle and Apple's decision to appeal rather than settle could prolong the dispute.
Masimo's openness to a settlement contrasts with Apple's decision to appeal, indicating a potential prolongation of the legal dispute. The impact on MASI stock is uncertain, as the outcome of the appeal and the possibility of future settlement discussions remain unclear. The situation could either resolve in Masimo's favor, leading to a positive outcome, or continue to drag on without significant impact in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70