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Apple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents

Apple is contesting a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict awarded to Taction Technology Inc. for allegedly violating two haptic vibration technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches. The tech giant has requested a new trial or nullification of damages. Taction has called Apple's request to pay nothing "extraordinary". No funds have been exchanged as litigation continues.

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  • ✓ Taction Technology Inc. was awarded $5.7 billion in damages.
  • ✓ Apple's Taptic Engines were found to infringe two haptic vibration technology patents.
  • ✓ Apple has requested a new trial or nullification of damages.
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Apple has formally moved for a new trial and asked a California federal judge to nullify the $5.7 billion damages.

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  1. Apple faces $5.7 billion damages over haptic patents

    Apple is contesting a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict awarded to Taction Technology Inc. for allegedly violating two haptic vibration technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches. The tech giant has requested a new trial or nullification of damages. Taction has called Apple's request to pay nothing "extraordinary". No funds have been exchanged as litigation continues.

    Why it matters

    The case involves Taction Technology Inc.'s patents for haptic vibration technology used in Apple devices. A federal jury previously found Apple's Taptic Engines guilty of infringement. The outcome may impact Apple's future product development and costs.

    What is confirmed

    • Taction Technology Inc. was awarded $5.7 billion in damages.
    • Apple's Taptic Engines were found to infringe two haptic vibration technology patents.
    • Apple has requested a new trial or nullification of damages.

    What to watch next

    • The California federal judge's decision on Apple's request for a new trial or damages nullification
    • Any potential appeal of the verdict by either party
    • The final outcome of the litigation and any resulting damages paid
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    1. support.apple.com — Sign in to your Apple Account on the web or in your device...
    2. music.apple.com — ‎Apple Music Login
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  2. Apple Fights Record $5.7 Billion Haptic Patent Damages

    Taction Technology Inc. is pushing back against Apple's attempt to erase a record patent infringement verdict. A federal jury previously awarded Taction $5.7 billion after finding that Apple's Taptic Engines violated two haptic vibration technology patents used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple has moved for a new trial and asked a California federal judge to nullify the damages or order a new trial. Taction called Apple's request to pay nothing extraordinary, while no funds have moved as the litigation continues.

    Why it matters

    This legal dispute centers on haptic vibration technology utilized in widely used consumer hardware like iPhones and Apple Watches. The resulting financial penalty stands as the largest award in United States patent history. Both companies remain locked in post-trial proceedings before a California federal court as Apple attempts to avoid payment.

    What is confirmed

    • A jury awarded Taction Technology Inc. $5.7 billion after finding that Apple infringed two haptic vibration technology patents.
    • Apple has moved for a new trial following the massive damages verdict.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Apple claims its Taptic Engine does not use Taction's patented technology.

    What to watch next

    • A ruling from the California federal judge on Apple's request to nullify the damages or order a new trial.
    Sources used for this update (2)
    1. exlitem.com — Jury Awards $5.7 Billion Over Haptic Patent Infringement
    2. www.law360.com — Apple Can't Escape $5.7B Patent Verdict, Taction Says - Law360
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  3. Taction opposes Apple's bid to nullify $5.7 billion haptic patent award

    Taction Technology Inc. is fighting Apple's attempt to overturn a $5.7 billion jury verdict regarding haptic vibration technology patents. Apple previously asked a California federal judge to nullify the damages or order a new trial, claiming its Taptic Engine does not use Taction's technology. Taction argues that Apple should not be relieved from the payment, which represents the largest award in US patent history. No funds have been transferred while the legal battle over the infringement of two patents used in iPhones and Apple Watches continues.

    Why it matters

    Haptic feedback provides tactile responses to user interactions on touchscreens. This dispute centers on whether Apple integrated Taction's proprietary vibration methods into its core hardware. The outcome will determine if Apple must pay a record-breaking sum for its device components.

    What is confirmed

    • A US jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion to Taction for infringing two haptic feedback patents.
    • The award is the largest in US patent history.
    • Apple has asked a California federal judge to overturn the decision or order a new trial.
    • The patents involve haptic feedback used in Apple Watches and iPhones.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Apple claims its Taptic Engine differs fundamentally from Taction technology.
    • Taction asserts Apple should not be relieved from the jury award.

    What to watch next

    • The California federal judge's ruling on Apple's motion to nullify damages
    • The initiation of the formal appeals process
    • Any settlement negotiations between Apple and Taction
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    1. legalnewsfeed.com — Taction vs. Apple: A $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Sparks ...
    2. IPWatchdog.com — IPWatchdog | Intellectual Property Law News & Insights
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  4. Apple Hit With Record $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict

    A US jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion to San Diego-based Taction for infringing two haptic feedback patents used in iPhones and Apple Watches. This award stands as the largest in US patent history. Apple plans to appeal the verdict and has asked a California federal judge to overturn the decision or order a new trial. No money has changed hands yet because Apple denies the allegations, arguing its Taptic Engine differs fundamentally from Taction technology.

    Why it matters

    Taction originally filed the lawsuit in 2021, claiming Apple improperly used its patented technology designed for headphones and gaming headsets. Burford noted that the massive verdict faces significant risks at the trial court and on appeal, suggesting the parties might settle for considerably less. Apple is also seeking ongoing royalties on all iPhone and Apple Watch sales until 2035.

    What is confirmed

    • A US jury ruled that Apple owes San Diego-based Taction more than $5.7 billion for using its patented technology to power haptic feedback in iPhones.
    • The jury found that Apple's Taptic Engine infringed two Taction patents.
    • Apple plans to appeal the verdict, meaning no money has changed hands yet.
    • Taction filed the lawsuit in 2021.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The award is the largest in US patent history, but Burford said the verdict faces significant risks at the trial court and on appeal, and the parties might settle for considerably less.
    • Apple's Taptic Engine is fundamentally different from Taction's technology, which Taction's own testing of Apple's products confirmed during trial.

    What to watch next

    • A California federal judge ruling on Apple's petition to overturn the verdict or order a new trial.
    • Potential settlement discussions between Apple and Taction.
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    1. www.law360.com — Intellectual Property : Law360 : Legal News & Analysis
    2. www.gadgetreview.com — Apple Faces $5.7 Billion Jury Verdict Over Haptic Engine ...
    3. economictimes.indiatimes.com — haptic technology patent: Latest News & Videos, Photos about ...
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  5. Apple faces $5.7 billion damages over haptic patents, plus potential additional payments

    Apple has been hit with a $5.7 billion patent verdict for infringing Taction Technology's haptic feedback patents. The company is seeking ongoing royalties on all iPhone and Apple Watch sales until 2035, plus interest and damages for an additional six months of sales. Apple is petitioning a California federal judge to overturn the verdict or order a new trial.

    Why it matters

    The patent infringement verdict is one of the largest awarded to date. The case involves Apple's use of haptic feedback technology in its iPhone and Apple Watch products. Taction Technology's patents relate to the technology responsible for vibrations and haptic feedback in smartphones.

    What is confirmed

    • A San Diego jury found Apple infringed Taction Technology's haptic feedback patents, resulting in a $5.7 billion award.
    • The jury found the infringement was not willful.
    • Taction Technology is seeking ongoing royalties on all iPhone and Apple Watch sales until 2035, plus interest and damages for an additional six months of sales.
    • Apple is petitioning a California federal judge to overturn the verdict or order a new trial, arguing the financial award relied on speculation rather than proof of harm.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The latest request from Taction Technology could add hundreds of millions of dollars to the amount Apple owes.

    What to watch next

    • The California federal judge's decision on Apple's petition to overturn the verdict or order a new trial
    • The outcome of Taction Technology's request for additional damages, interest, and royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales
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    1. www.macrumors.com — Apple Could Owe Even More After $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict
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  6. Taction Technology seeks royalties through 2035 following $5.7 billion Apple verdict

    Taction Technology is seeking ongoing royalties on all iPhone and Apple Watch sales until 2035, plus interest and damages for an additional six months of sales. This follows a September decision by a San Diego jury that Apple infringed Taction's haptic feedback patents, resulting in a $5.7 billion award. Apple is currently petitioning a California federal judge to overturn the verdict or order a new trial, arguing the financial award relied on speculation rather than proof of harm. The jury found the infringement was not willful.

    Why it matters

    The dispute centers on the Taptic Engine used in Apple's flagship devices. Because the infringing features were integrated into millions of units, the company faces extreme financial exposure. The outcome now depends on the legal strength of the damages and validity theories.

    What is confirmed

    • A San Diego jury awarded Taction Technology $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed haptic feedback patents.
    • Taction Technology is seeking royalties on iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035.
    • Apple has asked a federal judge to set aside the verdict or order a new trial.
    • Taction is requesting hundreds of millions of dollars in interest.
    • The jury did not find that Apple's infringement was willful.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Taction is seeking compensation for an additional six months of sales.
    • The legal challenge targets a September decision.

    What to watch next

    • The federal judge's ruling on Apple's petition to overturn the verdict
    • The court's decision on Taction's request for compulsory royalties through 2035
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    2. ipsolved.com — Apple’s US$5.7 Billion Patent Verdict and the Lesson for ...
    3. 9to5mac.com — Following $5.7B verdict, Taction wants a cut of iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035
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  7. Apple Asks Judge to Toss $5.7B Haptic Verdict

    Apple has formally asked a federal judge in California to set aside a record-setting $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict or order a new trial. The legal challenge targets a September decision by a San Diego jury finding that Apple violated patents held by Taction Technology regarding haptic feedback technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. Apple argues the massive financial award lacks proper legal methodology, claiming the jury relied on speculation and guesswork rather than reliable proof of demonstrable harm. Although the jury ruled that Apple infringed the patents, it did not find the infringement willful.

    Why it matters

    The dispute stems from a lawsuit initiated in 2021 by Taction Technology involving the Taptic Engine in Apple devices. The resulting financial penalty stands as one of the largest patent infringement awards in the technology industry, dominating third-quarter jury verdicts. Apple maintains that damages must match demonstrable harm under legal precedent and asserts the jury lacked the necessary tools for a sound calculation.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple asked a federal judge in California to set aside a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict awarded to Taction Technology.
    • The technology giant is asking a California federal judge to overturn a record-setting jury award to Taction Technology or order a new trial.
    • Apple argues that the damages figure of $5.7 billion was not tied to reliable proof or proper methodology.
    • The lawsuit originated in 2021 when Taction claimed Apple violated its patented haptic feedback technology used in Apple Watch devices.
    • The jury found Apple guilty of patent infringement but did not deem the infringement willful.

    What to watch next

    • A federal judge's ruling on Apple's motion to set aside the verdict or order a new trial.
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    1. www.pymnts.com — CPI | Apple Seeks to Overturn Record $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict
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    3. finance.yahoo.com — Apple Reportedly Seeks to Overturn $5.7 Billion Taction ...
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  8. Apple Hit With $5.7 Billion Damages in Taction Patent Verdict

    A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology. The San Diego jury decided that Apple infringed two patents related to haptic feedback technology used in its devices. This decision stands as one of the largest patent infringement awards in the technology industry, dominating third-quarter jury verdicts. Apple intends to appeal the ruling.

    Why it matters

    The dispute centers on intellectual property covering haptic feedback systems integrated into Apple hardware. Large verdicts of this scale carry immense financial weight and influence corporate patent enforcement strategies across the technology sector. The litigation highlights the high stakes involved in defending component-level innovations.

    What is confirmed

    • A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages.
    • The San Diego jury found that Apple infringed two Taction Technology haptics patents.
    • The jury verdict was returned on September 25 in Taction Technology, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    What to watch next

    • Apple files its formal appeal against the district court verdict
    • Further developments in post-trial motions within the Southern District of California
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  9. Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in haptic patent damages

    A US jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback technology used in Apple Watches and iPhones. The verdict, one of the largest patent infringement awards in the tech industry, found that Apple's Taptic Engine infringed Taction's patents. Apple plans to appeal the decision. The case was initiated in 2021.

    Why it matters

    The case involves patents covering haptics technology, specifically related to the Taptic Engine used in Apple devices to produce tactile sensations. This ruling could have implications for Apple's hardware margins and its approach to patent licensing. The tech giant has a history of involvement in patent disputes.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple was ordered to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology
    • The verdict was delivered by a federal jury in San Diego
    • The case involves two patents related to haptic feedback technology
    • Apple's Taptic Engine was found to infringe Taction's patents
    • The lawsuit was initiated in 2021
    • Apple intends to appeal the verdict
    • Tigran Guledjian, Scott Watson, and Lance Yang of Quinn Emanuel secured the record patent damages award

    What to watch next

    • Apple's appeal process and potential outcomes
    • Investor reaction and impact on Apple's hardware margins
    • Potential royalty payments to Taction Technology
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    1. finance.yahoo.com — Apple’s $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Raises a Bigger Royalty ...
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  10. Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion over Taptic Engine patents

    A federal jury in San Diego ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology. The court found that Apple infringed two patents related to haptic feedback, specifically regarding the Taptic Engine used in Apple Watches and iPhones to produce tactile sensations. Taction Technology initiated the lawsuit in 2021. Apple intends to appeal the verdict, which stands as one of the largest patent infringement awards in the technology industry.

    Why it matters

    Haptic technology allows devices to communicate with users through vibrations and physical sensations rather than just visual or audio cues. This verdict targets the core hardware responsible for these sensations in Apple's most popular consumer electronics.

    What is confirmed

    • A federal jury in San Diego ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to Taction Technology.
    • Apple infringed two patents related to haptic feedback used in the Taptic Engine.
    • The Taptic Engine provides vibration feedback and tactile sensations for iPhones and Apple Watches.
    • Apple plans to appeal the verdict.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Taction Technology sued Apple in 2021.
    • John Ternus is Apple's new CEO and wants to launch products more frequently.

    What to watch next

    • Apple's formal filing of the appeal
    • Court rulings on the validity of the $5.7 billion award
    • Potential settlement negotiations between Apple and Taction Technology
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  11. Apple Hit With $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Over Haptic Tech

    A federal jury in San Diego ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology after finding that Apple infringed two patents related to haptic feedback. The patent infringement centers on the Taptic Engine technology used inside iPhones and Apple Watches to create vibration feedback and tactile sensations. Apple plans to appeal the multi-billion-dollar verdict. The massive financial penalty ranks among the largest patent infringement awards in the technology sector.

    Why it matters

    The intellectual property dispute targets the hardware mechanisms that allow mobile devices to simulate physical taps and clicks. Taction Technology accused Apple of utilizing its proprietary innovations without authorization within widespread consumer devices. Legal challenges of this scale often undergo extensive appeals in federal courts before reaching a final resolution.

    What is confirmed

    • A federal jury in San Diego awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents.
    • The patent infringement verdict involves technology inside iPhones and Apple Watches, specifically affecting Apple's Taptic Engine.
    • Apple plans to appeal the jury verdict.
    • A US jury ordered Apple to pay $5.72 billion to Taction.

    What to watch next

    • Apple's formal appeal filings in federal court
    • Post-trial motions regarding the damages amount
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