Apple Watch ban stands after White House fails to offer reprieve

The US International Trade Commission determined in October that Apple violated two Masimo Corp health-technology patents with a blood-oxygen sensor in its watches. — Bloomberg

The White House declined to overturn a sales ban on Apple Inc’s smartwatches in the US, failing to offer a reprieve to the tech giant.

The US International Trade Commission determined in October that Apple violated two Masimo Corp health-technology patents with a blood-oxygen sensor in its watches. The White House had 60 days to review the import ban, with the decision resting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai.