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Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion Over Haptics Patent
Original: Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch
A court has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion for infringing a haptics patent used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The ruling, one of the largest patent damages awards against the company, centers on the vibration feedback technology in its devices. Apple is expected to contest the decision.
Why now: The unusually large damages award against one of the world's most valuable companies has drawn broad attention.
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