Not even Apple is A Fair Haired Woman Who Spins And Pulls Outimmune to international trade regulations.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an order that could prohibit Apple from importing Apple Watches to the United States, according to Reuters. The devices have been manufactured in China and Vietnam in recent years.
SEE ALSO: New Apple AirPods Max expected to launch next year — 2 new features to watch out forYou may be wondering how could Apple, arguably the most prominent tech company in the U.S., could find itself in such a sticky situation? Allow us to break down why the popular wearable from the Cupertino-based tech giant is potentially in jeopardy.
At the root of all this is a medical tech company called Masimo. In January, a U.S. judge ruled in Masimo's favor regarding Apple's infringement on a Masimo patent for "light-based pulse oximetry functionality and components," according to a Reuters report. The layman's terms, this feature is blood-oxygen tracking, which was introduced alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 launch.
This actually isn't the first time Apple has been found in violation of another company's patents, specifically with Apple Watch. Last December, the ITC ruled that Apple infringed upon patents held by a company called AliveCor with the Apple Watch's electrocardiogram (ECG) tech, though that particular ban order is currently on hold.
Obviously, Apple's alleged wrongdoing is the chief reason why Apple Watch imports may be banned. There isa way out for Apple, though it's not a dependable one.
According to Reuters, the Biden administration has 60 days to issue a veto to the import ban order. However, this rarely happens, and so far, there's no indication that it will occur this time. Apple can only cross its fingers and hope for the best on that front.
That said, there is one more potential out for Apple in this case. Once that 60-day review period is over, Apple is free to file an appeal, as is the norm with legal cases like this.
But obviously, it's way too early to tell if Apple's appeal (and the company said it will continue efforts to appeal in a statement to Reuters) will work. It's also impossible to know, at this moment, which Apple Watch models would be impacted by this ban order if it doesgo through. These things take time.
In the meantime, Apple should maybe find a way to implement new features without allegedly infringing on other company's patents.
Topics Apple Apple Watch
Trump praises storm response as historic disaster unfolds in Houston
Out of Step with the Rest of the World: A Conversation with Zheng Zhi by Owen Park
The Last Dreams by Naguib Mahfouz
Usher Super Bowl halftime show cameos: See the full list
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for January 6: Tips to solve Connections #105
Wordle today: The answer and hints for February 12
Two New Movies by The Paris Review
Super Bowl Halftime 2024: Who will join Usher on stage?
Clean energy projects soared in 2016 as solar and wind got cheaper
Ms. Frizzle spotted at Science Marches across the globe
Best laptop deal: Get the 14
Best gaming laptop deal: Get the Acer Nitro V 15 for 22% off
FX's 'The Bear' Season 3 is coming in June
The Emmys are coming back to ABC. Here's when.
Google 'Ask for me:' AI that calls businesses on your behalf for pricing and availability
Apple released an open
A Missive Sent Straight from the Mayhem: On Michelle Tea’s Valencia by Maggie Nelson
Elisabeth Moss and Steven Knight reveal secrets behind FX's 'The Veil'
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for January 16: Tips to solve Connections #115
Justin Trudeau finally got something wrong, and it took a climate activist to call him out
Looking for Virginia Woolf's Diaries by Geoff DyerWhy Google's Valentine's Day game is a lot darker than you thinkThe Language of Lava Lamps by Nora Claire MillerYouTuber creates 20'Shortcomings' review: Messy, rockPolestar 4 is now available in Europe and AustraliaThe Sphere by Elena Saavedra BuckleySorry, y'all. SpaceX isn't going to Mars in 2018Real Play by Devon BrodyThe Paris Review Wins 2023 Whiting Literary Magazine Prize by The Paris ReviewThe Paris Review’s Favorite Books of 2023 by The Paris ReviewA man with a nasty habit of suing the EPA now leads it, because why not?On Sven Holm’s Novella of Nuclear Disaster by Jeff VanderMeerWhy Google's Valentine's Day game is a lot darker than you thinkAnnouncing Our Winter Issue by Emily StokesDirty Brown Subaru Outback by Kelan Nee7 songs poised to make a Swift exit from TikTok amid UMG's licensing disputeArc Search on iPhone: What is it, how to download the AIA man with a nasty habit of suing the EPA now leads it, because why not?Six Photos from W. G. Sebald’s Albums by Nick Warr How to cancel your Hulu subscription on desktop and in the app How to use only one AirPod Cryptocurrency startup wants to 'pay' you to watch porn, but there's a catch Gaping hole opened up in 'Last Ice Area' of the Arctic, NASA images show What to know about storing 'verifiable' COVID vaccine records in your Apple Wallet Jennifer Lawrence is a germaphobe and thinks 'dick is dangerous' Virgin Galactic delays commercial space tourism launch Salma Hayek is firmly against Barbie's Frida Kahlo doll Rainn Wilson shares memories of 'The Office,' his co NASA and ESA tech geeks posted an 'unboxing' of the Hubble telescope's successor Girl drunkenly takes photos of her locked doors to reassure her sober self Selena Gomez privately put Facebook execs on blast in 2020 for all the hateful content How to watch the October Apple event Meet the true crime podcaster making your guilty pleasure more ethical Jared Kushner's brother makes a big donation to 'March For Our Lives' How A24's eerie 'Lamb' delivered its miracle baby PETA activists storm Crufts dog show pitch Ricky Gervais and 'God' just had a glorious Twitter exchange Impressive Halloween display makes the viral 12 California will ban gas
2.2538s , 10138.34375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【A Fair Haired Woman Who Spins And Pulls Out】,Miracle Information Network