Apple has filed an appeal after the Biden administration authorized a ban on smartwatches.
According to Apple, a decision from the US Customs Office is expected on January 12. Apple on Tuesday filed an appeal to overturn Massimo's patent-infringing ban on imports of the Apple Watch, requesting that the ban be stayed until the United States U.S. Customs and Border Protection has yet to decide whether the redesigned watches infringe on Massimo's patents. Fox Business reported that the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued an order on Tuesday banning the import and sale of Apple Watches that contain blood oxygen sensing technology by the Massimo. Protected by patent. The tech giant has been using the technology in smartwatches since its Series 6 model in 2020, despite allegations from Massimo that the company is laying off staff. The court also stopped the import and sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. The Biden administration opted against vetoing the decision, effectively allowing the sanctions to remain in plac...