US Trade Tribunal Denies Apple’s Motion to Delay Import Ban on Some High-End Apple Watches
U.S. International Trade Commission Denies Apple’s Motion
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected Apple Inc’s request to halt an import ban on certain high-end Apple Watches. The ban is set to go into effect, despite Apple’s efforts to delay it.
Key Deadline for the Biden Administration
The Biden Administration faces a critical decision as it has until December 25th to determine whether to veto the import ban. This decision will be based on public policy reasons.
Apple’s Motion to Temporarily Halt the Order
Apple had filed a motion with the ITC seeking a temporary suspension of the import ban. The tech giant hoped to delay the order during the appeal process or in anticipation of a potential government shutdown.
Masimo’s Victory in ITC Patent Case
Masimo, a medical technology company, emerged victorious in an ITC patent case involving technology that powers the blood oxygen monitoring feature in certain models of Apple’s smartwatches.
By Blake Brittain
Apple’s efforts to prevent the import ban on some of its high-end watches have been unsuccessful, as the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has denied their request. The Biden Administration faces a looming deadline to make a decision on whether to intervene.
Apple’s attempt to temporarily halt the import ban was aimed at buying time during the appeal process or in light of potential disruptions due to a government shutdown. However, Masimo’s successful patent case win holds significant implications for Apple’s smartwatches featuring the blood oxygen monitoring technology.
It remains to be seen how this dispute will unfold, especially with the looming deadline for the Biden Administration’s decision. The ITC’s decision has significant ramifications for both Apple and Masimo, and the technology industry at large.
