ITC Opposes Apple's Plea to Hold Ban on Certain Apple Watch Models

Apple's arguments described as 'weak and unconvincing', with a decision on Apple's software redesign to avoid patent infringement expected on January 12.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has opposed Apple's plea to put on hold an import ban on certain Apple Watch models, describing Apple's arguments as 'weak and unconvincing'.
The ITC's ruling in October 2023 found that Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models infringed on patents held by medical-device manufacturer Masimo.
Apple recommenced sales of these models on Dec. 27, following temporary relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Apple has been working on developing new software to facilitate the sale of non-infringing versions of the devices as early as mid-January.
The decision from US Customs on whether Apple's software change avoids infringing on the two Masimo patents is expected on January 12.