Apple Faces Record $5.7B Haptics Patent Verdict
A federal jury in San Diego ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to Taction for infringing two haptic feedback patents. The verdict, stemming from a 2021 lawsuit over the Taptic Engine in iPhones and Apple Watches, is one of the largest patent payouts in US history. Apple plans to appeal, arguing its technology is distinct from Taction's designs.