Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in Taction patent infringement case

A San Diego federal jury ruled that Apple must pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing on its haptic sensor patents used in Apple Watch and iPhone devices. Taction, which filed the lawsuit in 2021, claims its vibration-based technology was used without authorization. Apple strongly denies the allegations, stating its haptic engine is fundamentally different, and plans to appeal the decision.