Obama Administration Overturns Ban on Sales of Older iPhones
The Obama administration has issued a reprieve to a U.S. International Trade Commission order that banned Apple from selling certain older model iPhones and iPads which violated Samsung Electronics patents.
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman wrote to the commission in a letter published on Saturday. In the letter Froman explained that his move to veto the ban was driven by direction from the president. Here is an excerpt from the letter:
The Administration is committed to promoting innovation and economic progress, including through providing adequate and effective protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
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