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🎙️ Episode 19: Apple’s $634M Problem – A Patent War Over One Sensor

What do you get when a single blood oxygen sensor sparks a $634 million jury verdict, an import ban, and a global tech scramble? Welcome to the world of modern patent warfare.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang breaks down the high-stakes legal battle between Apple and medical tech company Masimo—and what it reveals about the future of innovation, product strategy, and IP enforcement. From courtroom drama to customs showdowns, this case shows how a tiny feature can shake an entire industry.

⚖️ Why Apple’s blood oxygen feature triggered a massive patent dispute

📦 How the International Trade Commission halted product imports overnight

🔍 What founders, engineers, and entrepreneurs can learn from Apple’s response playbook

Whether you're building the next big device—or just wearing one—this episode unpacks how patent strategy can make or break a product line.

🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

📖 Read our blog on patents and this case