A federal jury has ordered Apple to pay Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding the company infringed two patents related to vibration-based, tactile transducer technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch, according to CNBC, Reuters and CNA.
Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging infringement of two patents that involve technology helping users feel vibrations or feedback from their devices, per The Verge, which cited CNBC's reporting on the specific patent numbers involved.
The verdict, described by Reuters and CNA as a record haptic technology patent award, was handed down by a jury in San Diego, where Taction is based, according to the New York Post.
Apple is expected to appeal the verdict, according to CNBC and Engadget.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Verge and Engadget reported the $5.7 billion jury verdict against Apple over haptic patents.
- The Verge cited CNBC for details on the two specific patents involved in the case.
- Engadget noted that Apple is reportedly looking to appeal the verdict.
“Apple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents” — The Verge
Center
- CNBC, Reuters and CNA reported the jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion.
- CNBC specified that the ruling affects haptics used in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Reuters and CNA both described the award as a record verdict in a haptic technology patent case.
- CNBC reported that Apple plans to appeal.
“US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case” — Reuters
Right
- The New York Post reported the jury verdict, naming Taction as a San Diego-based company.
- The Post's coverage matched the record $5.7 billion figure reported by center outlets.
“US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Apple patent case?
A federal jury in San Diego found that Apple infringed two haptic technology patents held by Taction Technology and ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages.
What technology was involved in the lawsuit?
The case involved vibration-based, tactile transducer technology, known as haptics, used in devices like the iPhone and Apple Watch to help users feel feedback.
Who is Taction Technology?
Taction Technology is a haptics company based in San Diego that sued Apple in 2021 alleging patent infringement, according to The Verge.
Is Apple going to appeal the verdict?
Yes, according to CNBC and Engadget, Apple plans to appeal the jury's decision.
How large is the damages award compared to other patent cases?
Reuters and CNA described the $5.7 billion award as a record verdict in a haptic technology patent case.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- EngadgetLeft-leaningApple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement
- The VergeLeft-leaningApple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents
- CNACenterUS jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case
- CNBCCenterApple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics
- ReutersCenterUS jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case
- New York PostRight-leaningUS jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company