Apple appeals after Biden admin lets Apple Watch import ban stand

Apple filed an appeal Tuesday in an effort to overturn a ruling banning imports of Apple Watches because the tech giant infringed the patent rights of medical monitoring technology firm Masimo. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an order that takes effect on Dec. 26 blocking imports and sales of Apple Watches that use blood oxygen-sensing technology covered by patents belonging to Masimo, which has also accused Apple of hiring away its employees. Apple has used the technology in smart watc ...