Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion over haptics patent infringement
A US federal jury sided with haptics company Taction Technology, awarding record damages against Apple. Apple says it plans to appeal, and coverage so far focuses mainly on reporting the verdict itself.
What happened
A federal jury in San Diego awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion in damages after finding Apple infringed two of its haptics patents.123
Taction, a haptics technology company, sued Apple in 2021, alleging infringement of patents covering vibration-based, tactile transducer technology used in devices like the iPhone and Apple Watch.13
Apple has said it plans to appeal the verdict.3
What's agreed
Reported consistently by outlets in more than one region.
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| US technology and business pressNorth America | US outlets provide the most detail on the case's background, including the patents involved, the lawsuit's origin in 2021, and Apple's stated plan to appeal.13 | patent details, case history, Apple's response |
| Singaporean state-controlled outletSoutheast Asia | CNA's coverage is limited to reporting the jury's decision and the record damages figure, without additional case background.2 | record damages amount, brief factual report |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported Taction Technology's own statement or reaction to the verdict.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the specific grounds on which Apple intends to base its appeal.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported how the damages figure was calculated or broken down by product line.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the jury composition, trial length, or details of the courtroom arguments.
Why it matters
The case centers on U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, covering vibration-based tactile transducer technology, according to CNBC as cited by The Verge.1
What to watch
- Whether Apple's planned appeal proceeds and its outcome, as stated by Apple to CNBC.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
Southeast Asia
- 2CNASGState-controlled
US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case