The latest development comes from the recent decision by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to ban the importation and sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra in the United States. This decision stems from a patent infringement claim by Masimo back in October. Apple had requested a stay of enforcement, but the ITC has deliberated and rejected that request. Therefore, this ban will still go into effect on December 26th, unless the President issues a stay by December 25th.
In light of this, Apple has already announced the discontinuation of sales for both models of the Apple Watch in the United States.
TLDR: The United States International Trade Commission has banned the importation and sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra in the United States due to a patent infringement claim by Masimo. Apple’s request for a stay of enforcement has been rejected, and the ban will go into effect on December 26th, unless the President issues a stay by December 25th. Apple has already ceased sales of these models in the United States.
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