There is an interesting battle regarding the Apple Watch, and imports into the United States. At the core, is a medical device patent that the US International Trade Commission has upheld, though the US Patent office has not. Apple disputes the validity, as we might expect, so it’s going to be an interesting ride. The overall impact could be huge, could be a monetary impact against apple, or we may even see features disabled. It’s hard to say now, but it’s something that is likely to create ripples. Keith and I will do more research and perhaps bring more details next week.
President Biden has upheld an International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that could result in an import ban on the Apple Watch, according to AliveCor, a medical device company that has accused Apple of patent infringement. The California startup said it was informed of Biden’s decision by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on…
Found at thehill.com
