Masimo Corporation v. Philips Electronics North America Corporation et al., C.A. Nos. 09-80-LPS, 11-742, October 31, 2016 (redacted November 3, 2016).
Stark, C. J. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment and Daubert motions are granted in part and denied in part. Defendants’ cross-motion for summary judgment and Daubert motions are granted in part and denied in part. The disputed technology relates to various saturation and pulse rate algorithms and a patient monitoring system that includes a portable monitoring device and a docking station. The experts’ testimony was challenged inter alia on the basis of Panduit, lost profits on consumables, functional unit test, legal effect of an OEM agreement, European Office Proceedings, and reasonable royalty. Summary judgment rulings address infringement, invalidity, damages, doctrine of equivalents, willfulness, and indefiniteness.