On October 26, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) made a potentially impactful decision regarding one of the most popular consumer technology products. The Apple Watch was met with a rare absolute importation ban into the U.S.
The importation ban follows a determination that the device infringed on two patents owned by Masimo Corp. However, there is a possibility that this importation halt may not be the final outcome. It is within the realms of possibility that President Joe Biden could use his executive power to reverse the ITC’s recent decision.
For a comprehensive understanding of these unfolding events, legal professionals can explore the details provided by Benjamin Horton at Marshall Gerstein in his article here.