Apple Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Infringement of Wireless Charging Patents
By Editorial Team
Israel-based Powermat Technologies Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. in a Texas federal court, accusing the tech giant of infringing five patents related to wireless charging technology. Powermat alleges that Apple has been an “unwilling licensee” and has not engaged in good-faith discussions regarding licensing Powermat’s patent portfolio.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, claims that Apple infringed the following patents owned by Powermat:
- 11,611,240 – Pinless power coupling
- 11,626,759 – System and method for providing inductive power at multiple power levels
- 8,188,619 – Non-resonant inductive power transmission system and method
- 8,283,812 – Inductive power providing system having moving outlets
- 9,666,360 – Pinless power coupling
The complaint alleges that Apple’s actions constitute patent infringement and seeks appropriate legal remedies for the alleged violations. The lawsuit also names Duracell Inc. and Starbucks Corp. as co-defendants in the case.
Powermat’s legal representation in this matter is being handled by the law firm Mayer Brown.
This legal dispute highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities in the technology industry regarding intellectual property rights and patent infringement claims. Both Apple and Powermat are expected to engage in legal proceedings to address the allegations and seek a resolution to the matter.
