Apple ordered to pay over $5.7 billion for infringing Taction vibration patents
A federal jury in San Diego, California, ruled that Apple Inc. infringed on two haptic feedback patents owned by Taction Technology, ordering Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages. The patents cover a low-frequency vibration tactile transducer used in multiple iPhone and Apple Watch models. The jury found the infringement was not willful. Apple has disputed the verdict and stated it will appeal.
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Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Taction Vibration Patents
A U.S. federal jury in San Diego has ruled that Apple Inc. must pay over $5.7 billion (approximately 382.63 billion yuan) in damages for infringing two haptic feedback patents owned by Taction Technology. The patents cover a 'low-frequency vibration tactile transducer' technology used in multiple iPhone and Apple Watch models. The jury found the infringement was not willful. Taction originally filed the lawsuit in 2021. On September 26, Apple's stock rose sharply, pushing its market value close to $5 trillion. The report notes that the article is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice.
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A federal jury in San Diego, California, ruled on Friday that Apple Inc. infringed on two vibration technology patents held by Taction Technology, ordering the company to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages. The patents relate to haptic feedback features used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The jury found that the infringement was not willful. Apple strongly disagreed with the verdict and the damages amount, stating it will appeal the decision. The company reiterated that its Taptic Engine technology is fundamentally different from Taction's patented technology. The case was reported by foreign media and summarized by financial data provider Jin10 on September 26.
Read sourceUS Jury Orders Apple to Pay $5.7 Billion for Patent Infringement on Vibration Tech
A federal jury in San Diego, California, ruled on Friday that Apple Inc. infringed on two vibration technology patents held by Taction Technology, awarding damages exceeding $5.7 billion. The patents in question relate to haptic feedback features used in iPhones and Apple Watches. The jury determined that the infringement was not willful. Apple has strongly disputed the verdict and the damages amount, stating it will appeal the decision. The company maintains that its proprietary Taptic Engine technology is fundamentally different from Taction's patented technology. The case highlights the high stakes in intellectual property disputes within the consumer electronics industry, particularly regarding core hardware features.
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Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion in Patent Case Backed by Litigation Funding
A federal jury in San Diego, California, has ruled that Apple Inc. must pay over $5.7 billion in damages for infringing on vibration technology patents owned by Taction Technology. The patents, related to a 'low-frequency vibration tactile transducer' that can be perceived through touch, were found to be used in multiple iPhone and Apple Watch models. Taction, a company supported by litigation financing, initially filed the lawsuit against Apple in 2021. The jury determined that Apple's infringement was not willful, which may affect potential enhanced damages. The verdict represents one of the largest patent infringement awards against Apple.
Apple Ordered to Pay $38.3 Billion in Patent Infringement Case
A federal jury in San Diego, California, has ruled that Apple Inc. infringed on two haptic feedback patents owned by Taction Technology. The jury found the infringement was not willful. Taction originally filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging that Apple's technology violated patents describing a 'low-frequency vibration tactile transducer perceptible through touch.' The damages were set at $38.3 billion (383 billion yuan). The report originates from Caixin and is republished by Zhongxin Jingwei. The verdict represents a significant financial penalty for Apple, though the non-willful finding may affect potential appeals or further legal proceedings.
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