A federal jury finds Apple infringes patents held by Taction Technology related to haptic feedback used in devices such as the Apple Watch, including the Taptic Engine. CNBC and AppleInsider report the verdict awards Taction more than $5.7 billion.
The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed by Taction in April 2021, alleging Apple’s haptic implementations infringe two of Taction’s patents. Reuters is referenced by AppleInsider as reporting on the jury’s decision, while CNBC focuses on the size of the award and identifies iPhone and Apple Watch haptics as part of the matter.
Both outlets report that Apple plans to appeal the ruling, indicating the case may continue in higher courts. The reporting emphasizes the impact of the outcome on Apple’s legal exposure, but details about how the patents correspond to specific device features are not fully expanded across the sources.
