Apple Watch Faces Lawsuit from AliveCor Over EKG Technology

Apple, the tech giant, has been hit with a lawsuit by AliveCor, a health tech company, over the EKG technology found in Apple’s smartwatches. The lawsuit alleges that Apple has infringed on AliveCor’s patented cardiac monitoring technology.

AliveCor Strikes with Patent Infringement Lawsuit

AliveCor, a company that creates personal electrocardiogram (EKG) hardware and software, has filed a lawsuit against Apple. The health tech firm alleges that Apple smartwatches, which have a built-in EKG feature, infringe on its patented technology.

Apple’s EKG Technology Under Fire

AliveCor’s lawsuit specifically targets the technology used in Apple Watch series 4, which launched in 2018, and later models. The feature in question allows users to take an EKG from their wrist, a technology that AliveCor claims to have patented.

A History of Legal Battles

This isn’t the first time that AliveCor has taken legal action against Apple. In 2020, the company filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission, seeking to halt imports of Apple Watches into the US. However, the case was dismissed in 2021.

The latest lawsuit from AliveCor against Apple highlights the competitive landscape of the health tech industry. As companies vie for dominance in this growing market, patent disputes are likely to become increasingly common. The outcome of this case could potentially influence future developments in wearable healthcare technology.