Apple faces $5.7 billion haptics patent verdict
A federal jury in San Diego awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding that Apple infringed two haptics patents. The case covered technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple said it does not use Taction's technology and plans to appeal the verdict, according to the RSS reports.
Why it matters
The unusually large award could influence patent litigation and Apple's costs if it survives appeal.
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Part of the September 27, 2026 brief.