Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch
A jury awards Taction Technology damages for Apple allegedly using its patented vibration-based tactile technology in its own devices.
Apple is facing a $5.7 billion judgment for allegedly infringing on two patents owned by gaming headset company Taction Technology. The patents concern haptics systems found in the Apple Watch and iPhone, specifically the Taptic Engine. Taction alleged Apple's systems capitalized on their haptic technology without proper licensing.
A jury agreed, though they found Apple did not infringe willfully. Apple maintains that its technology is fundamentally different and is appealing the decision. Apple had previously won dismissal of the case but Taction appealed. This case follows a $634 million lawsuit from medical device company Masimo who claimed Apple used their proprietary technology in the Apple Watch.
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