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

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

What happened before?

Masimo accuses Apple of misleading its employees and using its own technologies by using without permission he accused. In another case between two companies in California, a nullity decision was made. While Apple was accused of patent infringement, Apple also filed a lawsuit against Masimo, accusing the company of using such a method to create space in the market for its own smartwatch.

earlier has no influence on the hours purchased Before this ban became official, Apple had halted sales of Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches. Apple will be in the wearable technologies department by 2023, where smart watches will lead the way. $8.28 billion income had been earned.

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