Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict
A federal jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing on patents related to the iPhone and Apple Watch's haptic technology. Apple has indicated its intention to appeal the verdict.
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"While we thank the jury for their consideration, we strongly disagree with today's verdict and the damages awarded, which are entirely unsupported by the facts," Apple told CNBC in a statement. "Apple's Taptic Engine is fundamentally different from Taction's technology, which Taction's own testing of Apple's products confirmed during trial. Apple does not use Taction's technology, and we will appeal."
"We're happy the jury found for Taction and vindicated its patent rights," the company's lead counsel, Lance Yang, partner at Quinn Emanuel, told CNBC. "Taction waited five and a half years for this case to get to trial, so it was a long time coming."
The lawsuit centered around U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which both involve vibration-based, tactile transducer technology that helps users feel a device responding to their input. Taction argued that Apple's "Taptic Engine," which is embedded in its Apple Watches and iPhones, uses its inventions without proper license or authority.
The jury trial began Sept. 14, and the seven jurors deliberated for two days after proceedings concluded. They returned at 1:15 p.m. PT on Friday and delivered the verdict in favor of Taction.
The jury did not find Apple's infringement willful.
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Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics
A federal jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents. Apple plans to appeal.
1 day agoApple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement
Apple is reportedly looking to appeal the jury verdict.
22 hours ago · staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen)Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement
Apple must pay $5.7 billion for infringing on patents held by Taction Technology, a US jury ruled on Friday. The patents relate to Apple’s Taptic Engine, which is the hardware Apple uses to provide haptic feedback for notifications, button presses, and other interactions. Taction first filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging Apple had “infringed and continues to infringe, directly and indirectly” its patents. more…
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