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Coverage dated September 26, 2026 to September 28, 2026

Apple Hit with Record $5.7 Billion Haptic Patent Verdict

Headline from Cheddar, from the development of Sep 26, 2026

Newest development Sep 28, 2026 · 3 reportsApple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch

A U.S. jury says Apple must pay Taction more than $5.7 billion after finding that Apple’s Taptic Engine infringed two patents.

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    Apple Hit with Record $5.7 Billion Haptic Patent Verdict

    Headline from Cheddar ·

  2. Newest

    Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch

    Headline from CNET ·

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Engadget

    Apple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Apple is reportedly looking to appeal the jury verdict.

  2. Tech Startups

    Jury says Apple owes $5.7 billion after finding Taptic Engine infringed haptic technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches (opens Tech Startups)

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    Tech Startups's feed description

    A U.S. jury has handed Apple a staggering $5.7 billion patent verdict after finding that the Taptic Engine inside iPhones and Apple Watches infringed haptic technology patents owned by San Diego-based Taction Technology. The verdict, delivered Friday in the U.S. […] The post Jury says Apple owes $5.

  3. New York Post

    US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A US jury ruled that Apple owes Taction over $5.7 billion for infringing haptic technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches.

  4. BBC News

    Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

  5. Quartz

    Jury handed Apple a record $5.7 billion verdict over iPhone vibration patents (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    A San Diego federal jury found Apple's Taptic Engine infringed two Taction patents, though it did not find the infringement willful

  6. Cheddar

    Apple Hit with Record $5.7 Billion Haptic Patent Verdict (opens Cheddar)

    Published

    Cheddar's feed description

    A U.S. jury says Apple must pay Taction more than $5.7 billion after finding that Apple’s Taptic Engine infringed two patents.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in patent infringement case (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.

  8. CNET

    Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    A jury awards Taction Technology damages for Apple allegedly using its patented vibration-based tactile technology in its own devices.

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