Apple ordered to pay $5.72 billion in patent case

A jury at the San Diego federal court found that Apple infringed three elements in two patents related to Taptic Engine technology used in iPhone and Apple Watch devices. Apple said it would appeal the $5.72 billion damages award to Taction Technology.

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Apple ordered to pay $5.72 billion in patent case

A jury at the San Diego federal court ruled that Apple infringed a total of three elements in two patents related to the Taptic Engine mechanism, which provides haptic alerts on devices such as the iPhone and Apple Watch.

Under the ruling, Apple was ordered to pay Taction Technology $5.72 billion in damages. During the proceedings, Taction Technology accused Apple of using its technology without permission.

Apple will appeal the ruling

Apple said it disagreed with the ruling and would pursue legal remedies. The company maintained that it had not used any technology belonging to Taction Technology.

International legal experts and industry analysts say that high-value damages awards against technology companies can be substantially reduced or overturned entirely on appeal following legal proceedings and technical reviews.

Jury finds infringement was not willful

The jury concluded that Apple had not infringed the patents knowingly or willfully.

Under U.S. patent law, if the infringement had been deemed willful and malicious, punitive damages could have been increased up to threefold at the judge's discretion. In that case, Apple's total liability could have risen to approximately $17 billion.

The finding that the infringement was not willful gives Apple a legal advantage in its appeal.

Under the ruling, Apple was ordered to pay Taction Technology $5.72 billion in damages. During the proceedings, Taction Technology accused Apple of using its technology without permission.

Apple will appeal the ruling

Apple said it disagreed with the ruling and would pursue legal remedies. The company maintained that it had not used any technology belonging to Taction Technology.

Jury finds infringement was not willful

The jury concluded that Apple had not infringed the patents knowingly or willfully.

The finding that the infringement was not willful gives Apple a legal advantage in its appeal.

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Apple ordered to pay $5.72 billion in patent case

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