US jury orders Apple to pay record $5.7 billion in haptic patent case

A US federal jury ruled that Apple Inc. $AAPL infringed on haptic technology patents and must pay $5.7 billion in damages, marking one of the largest patent verdicts against the company. The decision underscores Apple's ongoing exposure to intellectual property litigation as it integrates advanced haptic feedback into iPhones and wearables.

The ruling may prompt Apple to reassess its supply chain and licensing agreements for haptic components. Patent disputes remain a material risk for hardware makers in the consumer electronics sector.

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