Federal Jury Awards $5.7 Billion to Taction Technology Over Apple's Haptics Patent Infringement
A federal jury in San Diego ruled that Apple infringed on two haptics patents held by Taction Technology, awarding the company over $5.7 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleged that Apple improperly used Taction's vibration technology in its iPhone and Apple Watch devices through a component known as the 'Taptic Engine.' Although Apple initially won dismissal of the case in 2023, it was later revived by the Federal Circuit court. Apple has stated it plans to appeal the verdict, asserting that it does not use Taction's technology. The jury did not find Apple’s infringement willful and reached its decision after two days of deliberation following a trial that began on September 14. Representatives from both companies have yet to provide further comment. The ruling centers around U.S. Patents No. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which relate to tactile transducer technology used in consumer electronics.
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