Apple has been ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing a patent case brought by audio firm Taction Technology over technology used to power vibrations in devices.
Taction Technology claimed that Apple had infringed its patents relating to the technology. The dispute focused on systems used to generate device vibrations.
The case has concluded with an order requiring Apple to pay the audio firm $5.7bn. The supplied information does not provide further details about the court, the timing of the ruling or Apple’s response.
The decision represents a major financial outcome for Taction Technology and leaves Apple facing the payment following the patent ruling.
