US Jury Awards Record $5.7 Billion to Taction in Haptic Technology Patent Case Against Apple

A US jury determined Apple owes Taction $5.7 billion in a landmark haptic technology patent dispute; Apple disputed the verdict, claiming its Taptic Engine is fundamentally different. Hardware and consumer electronics builders should audit all core mechanical and sensory features for prior art and third-party IP—patent liability at this scale reshapes product roadmaps and acquisition targets.

Source: ET Tech ↗