Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion Over Haptic Patent Infringement

Apple ordered to pay $5.7B in damages for infringing patents on haptic feedback tech used in iPhones and Apple Watches, according to a jury verdict. Taction Technology, the plaintiff, claimed Apple used its patented technology without permission. Apple plans to appeal, stating the verdict is unsupported by facts and its technology differs from Taction's.

Apple lost a patent infringement case to Taction Technology, facing a $5.7 billion judgment over vibration technology used in its devices. The ruling could impact Apple's earnings and force redesigns or royalties.

A UK tribunal has revived a consumer case against Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), alleging their marketplace restrictions hurt competition and raised prices. The case was permitted by the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Monday.

The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal allowed a consumer class action against Apple and Amazon to proceed regarding a 2018 sales agreement on Apple products in Amazon's UK marketplace. The claim, covering 28.9 million UK consumers, alleges the agreement led to higher prices. Both companies deny wrongdoing. The tribunal did not certify claims for purchases outside Amazon's UK store. Estimated losses range from £289 million to £306 million, with potential damages of £37-£39 per customer.

A UK tribunal revived a consumer lawsuit against Apple and Amazon, allowing claims about direct marketplace purchases to proceed. The lawsuit alleges a secret deal between the companies limited discounts, potentially costing consumers £289-306 million. Judge Kelyn Bacon deemed the claims credible but rejected broader arguments about price impacts outside the marketplace. Justin Le Patourel now leads the case, replacing Christine Riefa, whose previous attempt was blocked.

Apple and Amazon face a UK consumer lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive practices on Amazon's UK marketplace. The lawsuit claims a 2018 agreement restricted sellers of Apple products, raising prices. The tribunal allowed claims for marketplace purchases to proceed, estimating potential damages between £289M and £306M. The ruling does not find wrongdoing but allows the case to proceed.