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Apple takes $502M patent fight with Optis to UK Supreme Court

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple is asking the UK Supreme Court to overturn a $502 million patent ruling in its dispute with Optis. The case, which involves standard-essential patents for 4G and 5G, will be heard this week. Apple argues the lower court's damages award was excessive and based on flawed methodology.

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This case tests how UK courts value standard-essential patents, with implications for global licensing disputes.
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