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Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics

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First reported on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 10:55 EDT by CNBC·Latest article on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 17:30 EDT

Summary

A federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction Technology over $5.7 billion in damages after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents. The lawsuit, which began in 2021, involved U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117. Apple has announced its intention to appeal the verdict. The case centers on haptic technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The outcome remains subject to further legal proceedings.

Latest: A federal jury awarded Taction Technology over $5.7 billion in damages after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents.

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How it unfolded

  1. Saturday 26 September

    A federal jury awarded Taction Technology over $5.7 billion in damages after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents.