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Apple Challenges $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict, Citing 'Impermissible Guesswork'
Key points
- Apple seeks to overturn a $5.7 billion patent verdict.
- The verdict was awarded to Taction Technology for Taptic Engine infringement.
- Apple claims damages were based on 'impermissible guesswork'.
- Apple states its technology is 'fundamentally different'.
- Taction seeks additional damages, interest, and ongoing royalties.
- Taction wants royalties on iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035.
- The jury's award covered sales only through March 2026.
- Taction filed a motion for supplemental damages.
- Taction seeks prejudgment interest from April 2021.
Apple Challenges Record Verdict
Apple has filed a motion in federal court to overturn a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict. The verdict was awarded to Taction Technology in a lawsuit concerning the Taptic Engine used in Apple's iPhone and Apple Watch devices. Apple previously stated its strong disagreement with the jury's decision and the awarded damages.
Claims of Insufficient Evidence
Apple argues that Taction Technology failed to provide sufficient evidence to support any damages award, particularly the $5.7 billion figure, which Apple notes is the largest patent verdict in history. Apple's motion claims that Taction's damages expert was barred from testifying due to flaws in their calculations, leaving the jury to engage in 'impermissible guesswork on a massive scale' regarding the value of the patented technology.
Jury's Intent Questioned
Apple also highlighted that the judge expressed uncertainty about whether the $5.7 billion figure on the verdict form accurately reflected the jury's intent. This raises questions about the clarity and basis of the awarded amount. Apple maintains its technology is 'fundamentally different' from what is covered by Taction's patents.
Updates
- Taction seeks additional damages, interest, and ongoing royalties.
- Taction wants royalties on iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035.
- The jury's award covered sales only through March 2026.
- Taction filed a motion for supplemental damages.
- Taction seeks prejudgment interest from April 2021.
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How outlets covered it
Following a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict against Apple, Taction Technology is now seeking additional damages, interest, and ongoing royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035. Taction argues that the jury's award only covered sales through March 2026 and is using Apple's past arguments in patent litigation to support its claim for royalties on newer, similar devices.
Apple has filed a motion to overturn a $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict awarded to Taction Technology, arguing the damages were based on insufficient evidence and jury speculation. The lawsuit concerns Apple's Taptic Engine technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches. This challenge follows a jury's decision that Apple infringed on two of Taction's patents.