Masimo controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Proxy contest and leadership dispute
Masimo became the subject of a high-profile governance dispute involving activist investor Politan Capital Management. The contest focused on board composition, capital allocation, corporate strategy, and the Sound United diversification. Founder and CEO Joe Kiani left the CEO role in September 2024, after which Michelle Brennan became interim CEO.
2020
Masimo sues Apple over Apple Watch technology
Lawsuit filed
Masimo and its spin-off Cercacor filed suit against Apple, alleging that Apple obtained confidential information and infringed 10 patents by using related inventions in Apple Watch products. The allegations are not presented as a court determination.
Source excerpt
诉讼称苹果侵犯了Masimo的10项专利，并将其应用到Apple Watch Series 4和Apple Watch Series 5等最新产品上。
美国当地时间周四，医疗技术公司Masimo将苹果告上法庭，指控后者窃取其商业机密，并在其智能手表Apple Watch中不当使用Masimo与健康监测相关的发明。
Medical technology Company Masimo Corporation and its spin-off Cercacor filed a complaint against Apple claiming that Apple has infringed on 10 of its patents with the Apple Watch.