https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burford-capital-could-gain-up-to-1-4bn-from-apple-patent-defeatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burford-capital-could-gain-up-to-1-4bn-from-apple-patent-defeathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/burford-capital-could-gain-up-to-1-4bn-from-apple-patent-defeat#u91621Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:25:35 +0000A US jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion for infringing haptic technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches. Burford Capital, which has a financial entitlement in the case, could gain up to $1.4 billion from the verdict. The verdict is one of the largest patent verdicts in US history. However, the amount is likely to be altered in post-trial and/or appellate proceedings.Why it mattersThe case involves a patent infringement dispute between Apple and Taction Technology, Inc. The jury verdict awarded $5.7 billion in damages to the plaintiff. Burford Capital's potential gain is due