Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in haptic tech patent case
A US federal jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology after finding the company infringed two patents related to haptic feedback. The verdict specifically identifies Apple's Taptic Engine, used in the iPhone and Apple Watch, as the infringing technology. While the jury found that Apple infringed the claims, it determined the company did not willfully violate the patents. Apple has stated it plans to appeal the decision.
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- ✓ A US federal jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology.
- ✓ The jury found Apple infringed two haptics patents used in the Taptic Engine.
- ✓ The infringing technology is used in the iPhone and Apple Watch.
- ✓ Apple plans to appeal the verdict.
What changed
A federal jury issued a $5.7 billion verdict against Apple for infringing two haptic patents held by Taction Technology.
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Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in Taction Technology haptics patent case
A US federal jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology after finding the company infringed two patents related to haptic feedback. The verdict specifically identifies Apple's Taptic Engine, used in the iPhone and Apple Watch, as the infringing technology. While the jury found that Apple infringed the claims, it determined the company did not willfully violate the patents. Apple has stated it plans to appeal the decision.
Why it matters
Taction Technology, a California-based audio firm, first claimed in 2021 that Apple used its vibration technology without authorization. The case centers on the Taptic Engine, which provides the tactile sensations users feel during device interactions. This verdict represents a significant financial penalty for patent infringement regarding device vibration tech.
What is confirmed
- A US federal jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology.
- The jury found Apple infringed two haptics patents used in the Taptic Engine.
- The infringing technology is used in the iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Apple plans to appeal the verdict.
- A California jury found Apple did not willfully violate the patents.
Still unconfirmed
- Litigation funder Burford claims it is entitled to $1.4 billion of the patent verdict.
- The specific damage award is $5.72 billion.
What to watch next
- Apple's formal filing of its appeal
- Court rulings on the validity of the two haptics patents
- Payment timelines or settlement negotiations between Apple and Taction Technology
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- CNBC — Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics
- Bloomberg Law News — Apple Owes $5.7 Billion for Infringement of Haptics Patents (2)
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- Reuters — Litigation funder Burford says it would be entitled to $1.4 billion of Apple patent verdict
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