Court isn’t letting Apple off the hook for paying $300 million over patent infringement

Apple will not get a third trial after receiving a $300 million verdict for patent infringement from Optis. Apple stated to the court that it is entitled to a second damages trial. Optis should also be wiped.

According to Reuters, US District Judge Rodney Gilstrap denied both of Apple’s requests earlier this week. The legal battle started in 2019 when Optis and its affiliates sued Apple for infringing its patents on products compatible with 4G LTE – this includes the company’s iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches.

As Optis’ patents are critical for the international LTE wireless standard, Gilstrap sentenced Apple a $506 million verdict last year. The jury did not find any evidence that Optis had a duty to license patents at fair terms, so the verdict was thrown out.

After the second trial, the jury found Apple guilty of patent infringement and awarded Optis with a $300 million verdict against the tech giant. Additionally, the Cupertino company has fought back after citing problems with the second trial in October. The lawyers cited issues in evidence and expert testimony as well as jury instructions. They also referred to the high amount that Optis demands.

Additionally, Apple has been in cahoots with Optis in the UK over patent infringement there. The tech giant has even threatened to leave the UK market after a $7 billion row with Optis.