Apple ordered to pay patent troll Optis $502M, despite threat to leave UK market

Apple has been ordered to pay Optis $502M for the use of standards-essential 4G patents in both iPhones and cellular iPads. The court ruled in favor of the patent troll, despite an unconvincing attempt by Apple’s lawyer to claim that the company might withdraw the iPhone from sale in the UK if it was forced to pay … more…

May 1, 2025 - 15:34
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Apple ordered to pay patent troll Optis $502M, despite threat to leave UK market

Apple has been ordered to pay Optis $502M for the use of standards-essential 4G patents in both iPhones and cellular iPads.

The court ruled in favor of the patent troll, despite an unconvincing attempt by Apple’s lawyer to claim that the company might withdraw the iPhone from sale in the UK if it was forced to pay … more…