Sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 halts in the US after Apple loses a patent infringement case against Masimo.
In a significant blow to its market dominance in smartwatches, Apple has ceased selling its latest models, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States.
This move from the tech giant comes after the White House intervened in a ruling from the ITC (International Trade Commission) regarding a patent infringement issue.
The decision, which was eagerly waited for till December 25, has sent ripples through the tech industry. This is yet another instance reflecting the value of intellectual property rights in the digital age.
The dispute took over a pulse oximeter patent owned by Masimo, a medical device maker. In October, Apple was found guilty by the ITC of infringing this patent.
As per the ruling, Apple’s advanced smartwatch models have been barred from imports and sales in the US.
