Apple filed a motion urging a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Taction Technology over the Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple argues the damages award was based on impermissible guesswork, noting that Taction failed to present sufficient evidence of the technology’s value. The company highlights that Taction’s damages expert was excluded before trial and barred from testifying, and that the jury was left to speculate without proper evidence.
Apple also contends that Taction’s infringement theory relies on a rigged test by Dr. Oliver, which does not align with the patent’s requirements, and that accepting Taction’s interpretation would render the patents invalid. The motion underscores procedural flaws and the unprecedented size of the verdict.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing