StocksMedium•26 September 2026•
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Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion in Record Patent Infringement Verdict
Key Facts
1A US jury ruled that Apple owes over $5.7 billion to Taction for infringing on patented haptic feedback technology.
2Apple stated it would appeal the verdict, which marks the largest-ever US patent infringement award to date.
A US jury ruled that Apple owes over $5.7 billion to Taction for infringing on patented haptic feedback technology. Reuters reported that the verdict stems from Apple's unauthorized use of Taction's haptic technology in its flagship iPhone and Apple Watch devices. Apple stated it would appeal the verdict, which marks the largest-ever US patent infringement award to date.
AAPL closed at $341.07 on September 25, 2026, ahead of the news of the legal liability. Among industry peers, MSFT closed at $516.17 and META closed at $751.66 on September 25, 2026. While the $5.7 billion award represents a significant financial headwind, the planned appeal process is expected to delay any immediate payment.