"Apple Prevails in Lawsuit Over Apple Watch Heart Rate Technology"
Apple has successfully defended itself against a lawsuit from AliveCor, a startup backed by Khosla Ventures, alleging that its smartwatch copied heart-monitoring technology. A federal judge ruled in favor of Apple, with details of the decision filed under seal due to confidentiality concerns. AliveCor expressed disappointment and plans to appeal, citing the protection of its intellectual property. The dispute stemmed from a 2015 meeting between the companies, with AliveCor claiming that Apple later announced its own heart health initiative for the Apple Watch, allegedly attempting to corner the market. Separate patent claims against Apple are still being litigated.