A U.S. federal jury has ordered Apple Inc. to pay more than $5.7 billion after finding the company infringed two haptics patents owned by Taction Technology. The verdict marks a major financial judgment against the technology giant.
The jury concluded that Apple’s use of haptic technology in its products violated claims in the two patents held by Taction Technology. The judgment totals over $5.7 billion, encompassing damages and any associated penalties.
Apple announced that it will appeal the decision, indicating that the company intends to challenge the verdict in a higher court.
Haptic feedback—vibrations and tactile sensations that accompany touch interactions—is a core feature of Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch devices, providing users with physical cues for notifications, alerts, and user‑interface actions. Patent disputes over such technology are common in the consumer‑electronics industry.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>