Apple banned from selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US

According to 9to5Mac , the sales ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 will cause these products to disappear from Apple's online store from December 21 and the Apple Store from December 24. The sales ban is said to be related to a patent battle between Apple and Masimo - a California company specializing in non-invasive medical sensors. The two companies have been in a patent dispute for some time regarding the rights to some of the Apple Watch's sensors.

The ban affects the latest Apple Watch models from Apple

The crux of the issue is the blood oxygen sensor in these watches, which Masimo believes Apple has infringed on its patent. Since the Apple Watch SE doesn’t have that sensor, it’s not affected by this lawsuit and can continue to be sold without issue. It also doesn’t affect watches from other brands.

“Apple teams work tirelessly to create products and services that support users with industry-leading safety, health, and fitness features,” Apple said in a statement. “Apple strongly disagrees with this order and is exploring a variety of legal and technical options to ensure Apple Watch is available to customers. If the order is upheld, Apple will continue to take all necessary steps to return Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models to customers in the United States as soon as possible.”

For his part, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani praised the ruling and said it made things clear. In October, the CEO said that “even the world’s largest companies are not above the law.” At that time, Masimo also sought an injunction against the sale of the Apple Watch Series 6, but was unsuccessful.

This would significantly impact Apple’s sales during the crucial Christmas season. However, there is a glimmer of hope for Apple in the form of President Joe Biden being able to exercise his veto power by December 25. If that happens, Apple could continue selling the watch as if nothing happened.

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