The appellate court upholds the ban on the use of the latest models of Apple Watch, which affects both Apple and its competitor, Masimo. The court’s decision is expected to favor Joe Biden, who has ties to Masimo’s owner, Joe Kiani.
The US International Trade Commission previously ruled that the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models infringe on Masimo’s patent for blood oxygen level reading technology. Despite attempts to appeal this decision, the ban went into effect when the White House chose not to block it. The financial consequences for Apple and Masimo remain unclear.
Is Joe Biden behind this decision?
Joe Kiani, CEO of Masimo, is a close supporter of Joe Biden and a major donor to the Democratic Party. In 2020, he donated $1 million to the Biden Foundation and $750,000 to the pro-Biden Unite the Country PAC. However, his political connections are not limited to elections – Kiani and his wife hosted Hunter Biden and his wife at their California estate, and Kiani’s daughter works at Jill Biden’s office. These connections raise controversy and questions about potential conflicts of interest and favoritism.
Both the White House and Apple have declined to comment on the matter. Only time will tell what impact the continuation of the ban will have on both companies. Supporters of technological innovation are closely watching the outcome of this process, which has a significant impact on patent protection and innovation in the market.
FAQ:
1. Who is Joe Kiani?
Joe Kiani is the CEO of Masimo and a close supporter of Joe Biden.
2. Which Apple Watch models are affected by the ban?
The ban applies to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models.
3. Are there any connections between Joe Kiani and Joe Biden?
Joe Kiani has donated large sums of money to Joe Biden and is a close friend of his family. However, his political connections have sparked controversy.
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