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US Jury Orders Apple to Pay $5.7 Billion for Patent Infringement
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A US jury has ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion for infringing two patents held by Taction Technology. The jury found that Apple's 'Taptic Engine,' which powers vibration alerts in iPhones and Apple Watches, used Taction's technology without authorization. The jury determined that Apple did not willfully infringe the patents; if it had, the damages could have been tripled. Apple has announced it disagrees with the verdict and will appeal, claiming it does not use Taction's technology. The article notes that large jury awards in US patent cases are not uncommon, and such amounts are often significantly reduced on appeal. The verdict was reported by German news agency dpa and published by Die Welt on September 26, 2026.
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A US court has ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion after a jury found the company guilty of infringing two patents.
Key Details
- Total award: $5,721,961,750 (approximately €5 billion)
- Plaintiff: Taction Technology
- Technology in question: The "Taptic Engine," which powers vibration alerts in the iPhone and Apple Watch
Jury Findings
The jury determined that Apple had violated three claims across the two patents. However, they concluded that Apple did not intentionally infringe the patents. Had the infringement been deemed willful, the damages could have been tripled.
Apple's Response
Apple has stated it disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal, according to a statement to US broadcaster CNBC. The company claims it does not use Taction's technology. It is not uncommon for damage awards to be significantly reduced during the appeals process.
Source: dpa/fro
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