Apple Hit with $5.7B Fine in Patent Dispute

12:27 - 28.09.2026


September 28, Fineko/abc.az. A US federal court ordered Apple to pay $5.72 billion to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to its "Taptic Engine" feedback technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches.

Apple rejected the claims and announced plans to appeal. The jury ruled the infringement was non-willful—preventing potential triple damages of up to $17 billion—which gives Apple a key legal edge during the appeal process.