With the White House declining to veto the ban, Apple has stopped selling its newest Apple watch in the United States.

The clock has turned on the latest Apple Watch after the White House refused to take last-minute emergency measures to keep the best-selling smartwatch on store shelves. The Biden White House had until the end of Christmas Day to overturn a decision by the US International Trade Commission  that prevents Apple from selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, along with other newer models, because they violate registered patents of another company. But as expected, it did not intervene. The office of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai confirmed the decision in a statement on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT "After careful consideration, the Thai ambassador decided not to overturn the ITC's decision and the ITC's decision became final on December 26, 2023," the Thai office said. Apple has already removed the offending watch models from its online store, and Apple Stores opened on Tuesday without  the latest high-end watches. The cheaper Apple Watch SE, which was not part of the decision, continues to be sold, but the ban applies to the Apple Watch Series 6 and newer, as well as all Apple Watch Ultra models. Apple Appeals Apple appealed to a federal district court to overturn the ITC's decision. The company said on Tuesday it is exploring both legal and technical options to continue importing the top-of-the-line watches, including sending redesigned Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches through U.S. customs. In Tuesday's urgent appeal, Apple asked for a temporary ban at least until US Customs can consider its transformation, which is expected to happen by January 12. The company said in the motion that if the ban is upheld while the appeal is pending, it could suffer irreparable harm. “At Apple, we work tirelessly to create products and services that meaningfully impact users’ lives. It’s what drives our teams Clinical, Design and Engineering to dedicate years to developing scientifically validated health, fitness and wellness features for Apple Watch,” Apple said in a statement. “We strongly disagree with the USITC decision and resulting exclusion order, and are taking all measures to return Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to customers in the U.S. as soon as possible.” Patent Infringement In October, the US International Trade Commission ruled that Apple had infringed on a patent for a pulse oximeter, which uses light-based technology to read blood oxygen levels, held by medical device maker Masimo. Other retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, will continue to sell the remaining Apple Watches in stores and online. But the ITC ruling prevents Apple from bringing more smartwatches to the US.