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Apple to pay over $700 million in damages

by Milan
May 1, 2025
in News
Apple UK

Image: Shutterstock / Mistervlad

Apple has once again found itself in the spotlight of the courts. This time, it's a massive patent dispute in the UK. A court has ruled that the US company must pay over $700 million to a Texas-based company. The case has been dragging on for years, concerns key mobile phone technologies, and could also have long-term relevance for the European market.

If you use an iPhone or iPad, this ruling also indirectly affects you. The dispute revolves around the fundamental technology that ensures your device works with 4G. It's not about a new iPhone model or a software update, but rather about the foundation on which many Apple products run—and the question of whether or not Apple uses these technologies fairly.

Background of the case

The Texas-based company Optis Cellular Technology LLC had already sued Apple in the UK in 2019. The allegation was that Apple was using so-called standard-essential patents for 4G technologies without paying a fair license fee. Standard-essential patents are those that are necessary for all manufacturers to implement certain technologies such as mobile communications or Wi-Fi. Such patents are subject to international FRAND terms – meaning they must be licensed fairly, reasonably, and non-discriminatorily. Apple accused Optis of demanding excessive license fees and of being incompatible with FRAND principles. The London court took a different view.

The verdict in detail

The Court of Appeal of England and Wales has now ruled that Apple must pay Optis a lump sum of $502 million. This amount covers the use of the patents from 2013 to 2027 – a total of 14 years. The ruling overturns an earlier decision by the British High Court, which had awarded only $56.43 million for 2023. In addition to the $502 million, there is a significant amount of interest – estimated to be over $200 million. This brings Apple's total liability to more than $700 million.

Apple's response

Apple expressed disappointment with the ruling. In a statement to Reuters, the company announced it would appeal. Apple also emphasized that Optis does not manufacture its own products but merely purchases patents to sue companies like Apple. It stated:

We will continue to fight against their attempts to demand unreasonable payments.

During the proceedings, Apple had already expressed fears in court that an unfavorable ruling could lead to a withdrawal from the British market. This threat was later downplayed – but the current ruling brings this scenario closer (via Reuters).

What does this mean for the future

The case is considered one of the highest patent damages ever awarded in the UK. It is unclear whether the British Supreme Court will allow the case to be reconsidered – such appeals are only possible in exceptional circumstances, such as issues of fundamental importance. For Apple, this case is not just about money, but also about principle. If the ruling stands, it could serve as a signal for other similar cases. And other companies are likely to closely monitor Optis's actions.

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More than just money: The consequences for Apple and the tech sector

Apple faces a payment of over $700 million in a patent dispute with Optis. The case concerns the use of 4G technologies in iPhones and iPads and the question of how licensing rights should be fairly regulated internationally. The ruling could have far-reaching consequences for Apple and the entire tech sector – and demonstrates once again how central the issue of intellectual property has become in the digital world. (Image: Shutterstock / Mistervlad)

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