Apple loses $5.7B haptic patent trial over Taptic Engine

A jury found Apple guilty of infringing Taction Technology patents in its Taptic Engine used in Apple Watch and other devices, awarding over $5.7 billion in damages. Lawyers expect the sum to be significantly reduced through appeals or a settlement.

• Jury awarded Taction Technology over $5.7 billion from Apple
• Law firm Burford Capital seeks $1.4 billion of the award
• Jury found Apple infringed patents but not knowingly
• Apple disputes the verdict, saying the sum lacks evidence