A San Diego federal jury awarded haptics company Taction over $5.7 billion in damages, finding Apple infringed two patents related to vibration-based tactile transducer technology used in its Taptic Engine. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleged Apple used the patented technology in Apple Watches and iPhones without a proper license.
Background
Patent infringement lawsuits involving major tech companies often result in substantial damages awards. Haptic feedback technology has become increasingly important in consumer electronics, particularly in Apple's wearable and smartphone products.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Sep 27, 2026 at 05:30 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10