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US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case By Reuters
A US jury has ordered Apple to pay a record $5.7 billion in damages in a patent dispute over haptic technology, the vibration and touch-feedback features used in its devices. The verdict ranks among the largest patent awards in US history and may prompt an appeal, while reigniting debate over patent litigation against major technology companies.
Why now: The size of the verdict against one of the world's most valuable companies makes it major tech and legal news.
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- US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case By Reuters · Investing.com
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