Apple Wins Preliminary Victory in Watch Patent Dispute Against Masimo

Apple won an initial ruling in a patent dispute with Masimo, allowing its new Apple Watches to be sold in the US without violating Masimo's patents. The decision comes after Apple modified its watches to avoid violating patents related to blood-oxygen monitoring technology. The ruling is not final, but it eases worries about import restrictions and is a positive development for Apple's wearables business.