Biden Administration 'Tracking' Apple Watch Case — Could White House Veto The Ban?
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
The Biden administration is closely monitoring a potential ban on Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) Watch sales due to a patent infringement dispute with Masimo Corp (MASI). The International Trade Commission found that Apple Watch models infringed on Masimo's patents related to blood oxygen sensing. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is considering the case, with a decision due by December 25. Despite the potential ban, JPMorgan analysts believe the impact on Apple's revenue may be minimal.

December 20, 2023 | 1:39 am
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Apple Inc. faces a potential ban on its Apple Watch sales in the U.S. due to a patent infringement case with Masimo Corp, but the financial impact may be minimal according to JPMorgan analysts.
While the potential ban on Apple Watch sales is a significant legal and regulatory issue, JPMorgan analysts believe it will not have a substantial financial impact on Apple's revenue. This suggests that the market may not react strongly to the news in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 60
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Masimo Corp is involved in a patent infringement dispute with Apple Inc. that could lead to a ban on Apple Watch sales, which may affect Masimo's legal standing and market perception.
Masimo's involvement in the patent infringement case against Apple could potentially strengthen its market position and legal standing if the ban is upheld. This might lead to a positive short-term impact on MASI's stock price as the market responds to the company's enforcement of its intellectual property rights.
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