US President Approves Ban on Apple Watch Sales

International Trade Commission (ITC)decided not to veto the import ban decision for versions of the Apple Watch that allow measuring blood oxygen levels and have patent-controversial technology. Like this Apple Watch Sales have been officially stopped.

Masimo, a company operating in the field of medical technologies, acquired Apple on Apple Watches having their own technology pulse oximetry technology accused him of using it. Following the company’s legal request, ITC decided to ban the import of these watches as of December 26. Biden administration made this decision right to veto had. In the statement from the White House: “After extensive discussions, Ambassador Katherine Tai commented on ITC’s conclusion. chose not to spoil and ITC’s decision entered into force on December 26, 2023.” expressions were used.

What happened before?

Masimo accuses Apple of seducing its employees and using its own technologies by using without permission he accused. In another case between two companies in California, an invalidity decision was taken. While Apple was accused of patent infringement, Apple also filed a lawsuit against Masimo, accusing it of using such a method to create space in the market for its own smart watch.

Earlier It will not affect the hours already purchased. Before this ban became official, Apple had stopped sales of Series 9 and Ultra 2 smart watches. Apple will be in the wearable technologies department, where smart watches lead the way, in 2023. $8.28 billion had earned income.

There is currently no official statement from Apple or Masimo, but it is known that Apple will appeal the decision.