The holiday season has left some tech enthusiasts disappointed as the latest version of the Apple Watch is currently unavailable due to a patent dispute. The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that Apple's newest watch violates a patent held by a California-based company. Despite the opportunity for President Biden to overturn the ruling before Christmas, no intervention was made.
The patent dispute centers around the technology used in the Apple Watch to read blood oxygen levels. The California company, Massimo, claims that this technology infringes upon their patent. The two companies have been engaged in legal battles over this matter for years. In late October, the U.S. International Trade Commission sided with Massimo, resulting in the ruling that took effect on Christmas Day.
