Delaware, July 2 (V7N) – A U.S. federal jury in Delaware has ordered Apple Inc. to pay over $110.7 million in damages to Spanish patent holder TOT Power Control after ruling that Apple infringed on wireless communication technology used in 3G devices.
 
The verdict, made public on Tuesday, concluded that Apple’s wireless chips—used in popular products like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch—violated TOT’s patent rights. The patented technology is integral to power efficiency in 3G wireless standards.
 
TOT Power Control, which specializes in cellular power-saving innovations, claimed that Apple utilized its patented technology without permission, benefitting commercially at TOT’s expense.
 
An Apple spokesperson responded to the decision by stating:
 
“We are disappointed with the verdict and plan to appeal.”
 
The case marks another chapter in Apple’s ongoing legal challenges over intellectual property and patent licensing practices.
 
TOT has also filed similar infringement lawsuits against other mobile device manufacturers, including Samsung and LG, which are currently pending in the same Delaware court.
 
If Apple proceeds with its appeal, the case could advance to higher courts and potentially influence how patent disputes in the wireless communication industry are litigated in the future.
 
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