{"id":60079,"title":"Apple faces record $5.7 billion verdict in haptic patent dispute","publisher":"Stockmark.IT","author":"Stockmark.IT Website","published":"2026-09-28T07:13:23+00:00","modified":"2026-09-28T07:13:23+00:00","canonical_url":"https://stockmark.it/apple-ordered-to-pay-5-7-billion-in-haptic-patent-lawsuit/","markdown_url":"https://stockmark.it/apple-ordered-to-pay-5-7-billion-in-haptic-patent-lawsuit.md","json_url":"https://stockmark.it/apple-ordered-to-pay-5-7-billion-in-haptic-patent-lawsuit.json","category":"Manufacturing","categories":["Manufacturing","Technology"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/stockmark.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/apple-faces-record-5-7-billion-verdict-in-haptic-patent.png?fit=1536%2C1024&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"A federal jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to headphone manufacturer Taction following a patent infringement lawsuit. The verdict, delivered on Friday, September 25, represents the largest decision of its kind in United States history. Jurors determined that Apple’s Taptic Engine, a component used in iPhones and Apple Watches to generate haptic feedback, violated two patents held by Taction. Apple has stated that it intends to appeal the ruling, maintaining that its technology is fundamentally distinct from that of the plaintiff.\n\nIn a statement reported by Reuters, Apple argued that its Taptic Engine does not use Taction’s technology. The company noted that Taction’s own testing of Apple products during the trial confirmed the differences between the two technologies. Apple reiterated its intention to challenge the verdict. Conversely, Taction attorney Lance Yang expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the jury had vindicated the company’s patent rights. Taction, which supplies technology for headphones and gaming headsets, originally filed the lawsuit against Apple in 2021. At the time, Apple denied the claims and argued that the patents in question were not valid.\n\nThe legal proceedings have seen significant procedural developments in recent years. A federal judge in San Diego ruled in 2023 that Apple had not infringed on Taction’s patents. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals resurrected the case last year, leading to the current jury trial. Beyond this litigation, Apple is reportedly developing a new health and fitness tracker in response to the popularity of devices from competitors such as Whoop and Oura. According to a recent Bloomberg News report, this new wrist-worn device would feature a thin fabric band and a sensor-equipped computing module, but would lack a screen. Its interface would be simpler than the Apple Watch, focusing specifically on fitness and health tracking.\n\nApple’s new chief executive, John Ternus, recently addressed employees, expressing excitement about upcoming products beyond the latest iPhone. He highlighted the company’s commitment to creating innovative items, including those not yet imagined. In related developments, reports indicate that Apple purchased Sonera in May. Sonera manufactures noninvasive sensors capable of measuring neural signals for applications such as muscle monitoring. Additionally, Apple has announced a new feature called Siri Recap, which is scheduled to arrive in beta later this year for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. This feature will listen to conversations and automatically generate summaries."}