2023-12-18 23:25:24
Apple’s (Apple) smart watch Apple Watch is involved in infringement disputes, and a ban will be implemented in the United States on December 26. Apple announced on the 18th that it would suspend sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States before the ban takes effect. Affected by this news, coupled with rumors that more state-owned enterprises and government departments in China have restricted the use of iPhones, Apple’s stock price fell by 1.6% that day and still fell by 0.85% at the close of the market.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in October that Apple is prohibited from importing Apple Watch products with blood oxygen concentration testing functions from overseas because the testing technology used infringes the patent of the U.S. medical device company Masimo. Since 2020, most versions of Apple Watch, including Series 9 and Ultra 2, have included this feature.
The ban is subject to a 60-day presidential review period and will take effect on the 26th of this month if President Joe Biden does not overturn it. Apple announced in advance on the 18th that in order to comply with the ITC ruling, it decided to stop selling related products on the website from the 21st and remove the products from the physical Apple Store from the 24th. However, other Apple Watch models that are not equipped with related functions, including Apple Watch SE, are not affected.
According to the law, US President Biden will review the ITC’s decision on the 25th, the day before the ban takes effect. Apple expects the ban to be lifted, and the White House has not commented. Apple has stressed its opposition to the ban and is pursuing a range of legal and technical options to ensure Apple Watch can continue to be available to U.S. customers. In addition, Apple will appeal the ITC’s ruling and request a stay of the ban pending the appeal.
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