Apple ordered to pay record $5.72 billion

A federal jury in San Diego has ruled that Apple Inc. infringed two patents related to haptic feedback technology in iPhones and Apple Watches, and has ordered the company to pay damages of $5.72 billion, the largest such award in the history of patent cases in the United States. The case states that the Taptic Engine system, which generates precise vibrations to give users tactile feedback when interacting with devices, infringes on two patents owned by Taction Technology. The case was initiated in April 2021 when Taction accused Apple of using its technology without a license. Apple denied the allegations and challenged the validity of the patents, but ultimately the jury upheld the infringement claim. Apple is appealing the verdict, and the issue remains open for future discussions about compensation, which could take years before a final resolution is reached.

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