Apple Appeals Apple Watch Ban
Apple and Masimo Back in Court Over Apple Watch Import Ban Appeal
Apple returned to court today in a high-stakes appeal aiming to reverse a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that banned Apple Watch models featuring blood-oxygen sensors. The hearing took place before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
A Recap of the Dispute
The legal battle began in 2021 when medical tech firm Masimo accused Apple of infringing on patents related to blood-oxygen measurement technology. In 2023, the ITC sided with Masimo, resulting in an import ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2—two models equipped with the disputed sensor.
Apple temporarily paused sales in the U.S., then resumed them after a stay was granted. However, in January 2024, the ban was reinstated, for...