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Apple wins bid to pause Apple Watch ban at US appeals court

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple wins bid to pause Apple Watch ban at US appeals court

Apple has won a bid to pause the Apple Watch ban at a US appeals court. The ban, which was initially ordered by a Texas federal judge due to a patent infringement claim from Nevada-based company Personalized Media Communications, would have prevented Apple from selling or importing its smartwatches. However, Apple managed to convince the appeals court that the ban would cause irreparable harm and disrupt its business operations.

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Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, US Customs says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, US Customs says

US Customs and Border Protection has determined that Apple can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models. The ban, issued by the US International Trade Commission (ITC), applies to Apple's current Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches and initially went into effect on December 26. Apple convinced a US appeals court to pause the ban the next day and has since resumed selling the watches as it contests the import ruling. The customs agency's decision could be overruled if the ITC disagrees with it.

Apple plans to drop blood oxygen feature on smartwatches to get around import ban

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Apple plans to drop blood oxygen feature on smartwatches to get around import ban

Apple is reportedly planning to remove the blood oxygen functionality from its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models to bypass the import ban if its appeal is unsuccessful. The import ban was imposed due to a patent dispute between Apple and medical device maker Masimo regarding blood oxygen monitoring technology. Masimo claims that certain Apple Watch models infringe on its patents. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is expected to rule on Apple's motion for a stay on the ban soon.

Apple defeats AliveCor bid to block US smartwatch imports in US appeal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Apple defeats AliveCor bid to block US smartwatch imports in US appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed Apple's victory in a patent case against AliveCor, dismissing a bid to block U.S. imports of Apple Watches. AliveCor's patents for heart-rate monitoring were deemed invalid. AliveCor had sought an import ban, claiming Apple infringed on its technology with the Apple Watch Series 4 onwards, but the appeal ruling nullified this. AliveCor expressed disappointment and may pursue further legal avenues, while Apple highlighted its commitment to health features.

Apple files emergency request to halt US ban on watch imports

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Apple files emergency request to halt US ban on watch imports

Apple has filed an appeal and an emergency request to halt the ban on the import of its watches by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The ban was based on a complaint from Masimo, a medical monitoring technology company. The ITC order bars imports and sales of Apple Watches that use technology for reading blood-oxygen levels. Apple has included this feature in its smartwatches starting with the Series 6 model. The company has appealed to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and is seeking a pause in the ban until a decision is made by US Customs and Border Protection.

Apple loses bid to pause app store reform order in Epic Games case

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Apple loses bid to pause app store reform order in Epic Games case

A U.S. appeals court rejected Apple’s request to pause a federal judge's order mandating more competition in its App Store, stemming from Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit. The ruling maintains that Apple must end practices circumventing injunctions, like its 27% external app purchase fee. Apple plans to continue its appeal, while Epic Games celebrates the decision as ending the "Apple tax." Apple argues the decision impairs business control and service access.

What happens next for TikTok after court ruling against it?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

What happens next for TikTok after court ruling against it?

A US federal appeals court upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok in the United States by January 19, 2023, or face a ban. TikTok and ByteDance had sued to block the law, citing free speech concerns, but the court ruled in favor of the government due to national security considerations. The ruling could still be appealed to the Supreme Court. If the ban takes effect, US tech companies allowing users to access TikTok could face fines. The Chinese government's approval would be needed for divestment of TikTok's recommendation algorithm.

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on January 19

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on January 19

The chair and top Democrat of a US House committee on China have demanded that Google-parent Alphabet and Apple prepare to remove TikTok from their US app stores by January 19th. This comes after a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell its US operations or face a ban. Representative John Moolenaar and representative Raja Krishnamoorthi have separately urged TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to divest the short video app, citing national security concerns. They called for TikTok to execute a qualified divestiture immediately.

TikTok Asks US Supreme Court to Block Government Ban

Livemint

Livemint · 8m ago

TikTok Asks US Supreme Court to Block Government Ban

TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have urgently requested the US Supreme Court to block the government's ban on the social media platform. The ban is set to be enforced next month if the parent company fails to sell the app. A federal appeals court recently upheld the ban, dismissing TikTok's claims of free speech protections. The Supreme Court's decision or any potential actions by the incoming administration could impact the ban's implementation after January 20. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested reconsidering his stance on TikTok. The Supreme Court has been asked to decide by January 6.

Apple loses bid to halt court ruling that blocks some fees from its iPhone app store

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Apple loses bid to halt court ruling that blocks some fees from its iPhone app store

A three-judge appeals panel denied Apple's request to pause a court order banning its commission fees on certain in-app iPhone transactions outside its payment system. This decision, stemming from a legal battle with Epic Games, threatens Apple's revenue from the app store. Apple is appealing the ruling, but for now, it must allow alternative payment options, challenging its traditional revenue model. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney welcomed the decision.

TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal

TikTok has urged a federal appeals court to overturn a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to sell its US assets or face a ban. TikTok argues that the US Department of Justice has made factual errors by misstating the app's ties to China. The law, signed by President Biden in April, gives ByteDance until January 19 to divest from TikTok. The case will be heard by the appeals court on September 16, making it a significant issue in the final weeks of the presidential election. Congress passed the law due to concerns about national security and data privacy.

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