The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a statement prohibiting Apple from importing the Apple Watch models that infringe on Masimo’s patents into the United States, effective from December 26, 2023. The ITC has granted the Biden administration a 60-day window, until December 25, to suspend the order. However, after consulting with various parties, the representatives of the Biden administration have decided not to suspend this order.
Apple has decided to halt the sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, both of which have issues in the United States, just a few days before this order takes effect. Furthermore, Apple has filed a motion to delay the order, but it was rejected.
Representatives of Apple state that the company disagrees with this order and has filed an appeal with the federal court to inquire whether Customs will change its stance if the Apple Watch undergoes a redesign and no longer infringes on any patents. They have also requested a temporary suspension of the ban until the court reaches a verdict, which is expected on January 12.
Representatives from Masimo view the ITC’s decision as a victory for the United States patent system and for customers in the United States.
TLDR: The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has banned the importation of certain Apple Watch models after finding that they infringe on Masimo’s patents. Apple has decided to stop selling these models in the United States and is appealing the decision while requesting a temporary suspension of the ban. Masimo sees the ITC’s decision as a win for the patent system and American consumers.
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