Apple to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch
Apple says it will appeal after sales of its newest smart watches were halted in the US over a patent row.
Apple says it will appeal after sales of its newest smart watches were halted in the US over a patent row.
It comes after the White House declined to overturn a ban on sales and imports of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches which came into effect this week.
The US International Trade Commission took the action to protect device maker Masimo, which accuses Apple of poaching its staff and technology.
Apple said it "strongly disagrees" with the ruling.
Earlier this month, Apple "pre-emptively" removed the devices from its US site and from stores in the country. Sales elsewhere have not been affected.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) order, issued in October, was subject to a 60-day review by the president, who has the power to veto the decision. That review period ended on Christmas Day.
The office of the United States Trade Representative Ambassador, Katherine Tai, said on Tuesday that it had decided not to reverse the USITC's decision after "careful consultations".
