AliveCor Appeals to Ninth Circuit in Antitrust Battle Against Apple

Medical monitoring startup AliveCor Inc. has petitioned the Ninth Circuit to revive its antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. The core of AliveCor’s argument is that Apple’s decision to remove access to heart rate data on its Apple Watch was a strategic maneuver to stifle competition and not a genuine attempt to enhance the device’s functionality. AliveCor contends that such actions by Apple should not be granted antitrust immunity, bringing to light significant questions about competitive practices in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. For a detailed account, [read more](https://www.law360.com/articles/1864602/alivecor-asks-9th-circ-to-revive-apple-watch-antitrust-case).