The White House has banned Apple’s smartwatch in America. The ban on Apple’s latest smartwatch models comes into effect from Tuesday. After this, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are no longer available in stores or online. Apple has filed an appeal against this decision of the Biden administration. Let us tell you that the Biden administration has filed an appeal against the US ban on the latest smartwatch model after choosing not to veto a decision on patent infringement.
The ban is the latest legal tussle involving big tech companies over valuable patents, which has also seen Google take on Sonos in court in a battle over speaker technology. AI The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) in October decided to ban Apple Watch models over patented technology to detect blood-oxygen levels. The order stems from a complaint made to the Commission in mid-2021 by medical device maker Masimo Corp, which accused Apple of infringing “light-based oximetry functionality”.
Ambassador said the decision will not be reversed
Even though Apple has filed an appeal against the ban on smartwatches. But after careful consideration, Ambassador (Catherine) Tai has decided not to reverse the decision. The ITC’s decision becomes final on December 26, 2023, the Office of the US Trade Representative said in a statement on Tuesday. Although U.S. President Joe Biden’s office has the authority to overturn import restrictions, such actions are rarely taken. In a statement, Massimo said the ban “is a victory for the integrity of the U.S. patent system and ultimately for American consumers, Those who will benefit from an ecosystem that rewards true innovation.” Apple filed an appeal in US federal court, arguing that the ITC’s conclusion was flawed and should be overturned.
Apple stopped selling smartwatches
The company removed smartwatch products from the online Apple Store on December 21. Whereas sales at retail locations were also stopped from December 24. Let us tell you that it manufactures most of its products abroad. Mainly in China. In such a situation, the International Trade Commission gets jurisdiction over this matter. Massimo argues that he invented the technology and that Apple deceived its employees to gain access to the knowledge. Whereas Apple disagrees. It is constantly improving fitness and health features with each generation of its Apple Watch, which dominates the smartwatch category.
In September, Apple released the Apple Watch Series 9, which was said to have improved performance along with features like the ability to access and log health data. “We strongly disagree with the USITC’s decision and the resulting exclusion order, and are taking all measures to return Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to customers in the US as quickly as possible,” Apple said in a statement Tuesday. Are.
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