Apple won’t be able to sell its newest Watch models due to a patent dispute. According to the decision that will be valid as of this weekend, At Apple Stores in the US Sales of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be discontinued.
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales stopped
According to the new decision announced by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC), it was stated that Apple violated the patent. It was stated that medical technology company Masimo violated patents related to blood oxygen sensor technology.
Apple, which has been waging legal battles with Masimo over patents since 2020, eventually lost the agreement. Accordingly, it announced that it would stop selling Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in online and retail stores in the USA.
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The suspension of sales will only affect the new generation Watch models that measure blood oxygen levels. It was stated that the Watch SE, which does not have this sensor, will not be affected by this situation. ITC’s decision also exempts previous sales and repairs that were within the warranty period. More importantly, It does not affect the Turkish market let’s point out.
On the other hand, it was stated that the devices sold so far will continue to operate normally. In other words, there will be no step back in measuring the oxygen level in the blood. However, imports of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 to the US may be stopped from December 25.
On the other hand, Apple stated that it did not agree with the ITC’s decision. He stated that he would pursue legal options to restart sales in the USA as soon as possible. The 60-day review period of the decision continues.
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