A federal jury in San Diego ruled that Apple infringed on two patents held by Taction Technology. The patents relate to haptic feedback systems integrated into iPhone and Apple Watch devices. The court determined the total damages to be $5.72 billion.
The legal dispute began in 2021 when Taction Technology filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The plaintiff alleged that Apple profited from its proprietary haptic innovations. Although the case was dismissed in 2023, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals later reinstated the proceedings.
Apple has officially announced its intention to appeal the verdict. The company maintains that its Taptic Engine technology is fundamentally different from the patented solutions owned by Taction. Apple representatives stated that the awarded damages are not supported by evidence and that the company does not utilize the plaintiff's technology.
Legal counsel for Taction Technology expressed satisfaction with the jury's decision, noting that the company had waited five and a half years for the case to reach trial. The ruling is viewed by the plaintiff as a formal confirmation of its patent rights regarding haptic feedback components.
