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technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Apple's Lobbying Efforts Target Patent Rule Changes and National Security Threats"

Apple, after facing setbacks in patent cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission, has intensified its lobbying efforts to change the agency's practices. The tech giant is seeking legislative changes that would make some patent owners ineligible to bring complaints before the I.T.C. and is enlisting former commissioners to bolster its lobbying might. This move comes as Apple is embroiled in legal battles with medical device makers over technology in the Apple Watch, and aims to mitigate the agency's power to discipline companies by banning imports of infringing products.

via The New York Times|

#apple #innovation #lobbying

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple Faces Ban on Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Over Blood Oxygen Monitor Dispute"

Apple is now selling Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models in the US without functional blood oxygen monitoring features, following a ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that found the company had violated patents related to light-based blood-oxygen monitoring. The company modified the watches to comply with the ban, and while it's appealing the decision, it has introduced redesigned models without the blood oxygen feature. Customers who previously purchased models with the feature will not be impacted, and the modified watches will still have the blood monitoring app, but with a message indicating the feature is no longer available.

via Engadget|

#apple #blood-oxygen-monitor #technology

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"ITC Opposes Apple's Motion for Stay on Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 Sales Ban"

The US International Trade Commission is contesting the pause on the ban of Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2, stating that Apple's case is not strong enough. The commission believes that Apple's arguments for continuing sales during the appeal "amount to little more than an indisputably adjudicated infringer requesting permission to continue infringing the asserted patents." The court is currently gathering responses from other parties until January 15, and Apple has sent in a software fix to address the ongoing patent dispute, with a decision expected on January 12.

via Dexerto|

#apple #apple-watch #patent-dispute

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple Ceases Online Sales of Apple Watches Ahead of Impending US Ban

Apple has removed the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 from its online store ahead of an import ban imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) on December 26th. The ban is the result of a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo, which claims that the SpO2 sensor in Apple's smartwatches infringes upon its patents. Apple can continue to sell the Apple Watch SE, which does not have the sensor. The ban only applies to Apple's own sales channels in the US, and it is unclear how long it will be in effect. Apple is exploring software changes and a possible settlement with Masimo to resolve the issue.

via The Verge|

#apple #apple-watch #import-ban

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple's Failed Attempt to Halt Apple Watch Sales Ban Spurs Engineering Changes

Apple has been unsuccessful in its attempt to delay an import and sales ban on the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The ban, which goes into effect on December 26th, is a result of Apple's SpO2 sensors infringing on patents held by medical device maker Masimo. Apple plans to remove the affected watches from store shelves by December 24th but is exploring software changes to avoid the ban. The ban only applies in the US, and third-party retailers can continue selling the watches until their supplies run out. Apple still has a chance to overturn the decision if President Joe Biden vetoes it, although the likelihood of this happening is slim.

via The Verge|

#apple #apple-watch #business

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

The Impending Apple Watch Ban: What You Should Know

Apple is facing an import ban on its Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US due to a patent infringement ruling by the US International Trade Commission. The ban is set to take effect on December 26th, and Apple has already preemptively pulled the watches from its online store and will remove them from Apple Stores as well. The company is working on a solution to avoid the ban, but it may take time to resolve the dispute. President Biden has also upheld another potential import ban on the Apple Watch over its EKG feature, following a ruling by the International Trade Commission.

via The Verge|

#apple #apple-watch #import-ban