Apple plans to appeal jury's award of more than $5.7 billion to Taction
CNBC reports that jurors found Apple's iPhone and Apple Watch haptics infringed claims from two Taction patents, but did not find the infringement willful. Apple denies using Taction's technology.
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CNBC reports that a San Diego federal jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion on September 25, 2026. The lawsuit targeted Apple's Taptic Engine, which provides vibration-based feedback in iPhones and Apple Watches. Jurors found infringement of claims from two patents, but did not find it willful. Apple told CNBC its technology is “fundamentally different” from Taction's, disputed the verdict and damages, and said it would appeal.
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