5 University of Wisconsin vs. Apple
Back in October, 2015, it was determined that Apple infringed on a microprocessor patent belonging to the University of Wisconsin’s Alumni Research Foundation, which specifically had to do with a microCPU design Apple allegedly used in the fabrication of certain A6, A7 and A8 processors.
While the judge initially determined Apple could be liable for as much as $862 million in “punitive damages,” after careful consideration of the evidence presented, His Majesty ultimately ruled that Apple only has to pay $234 million — plus an additional $272 million in “damages for infringing WARF’s microprocessor technology” — bringing the total amount levied against the tech giant to a hefty $506 million.