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BASF accuses Apple of infringing patents behind Face ID technology
BASF accuses Apple of infringing patents behind Face ID technology. BASF's trinamiX unit said in a complaint filed on Thursday that it had spent the past decade developing technology. Apple now uses the technology in several models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and iPhone 17, as well as the iPad Pro and other products. BASF has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of patent infringement. The complaint alleges Apple
Why it matters. This intellectual property dispute highlights the legal risks major tech companies face regarding the origins of hardware features integrated into mass-market devices like iPhones.
- BASF's trinamiX unit filed a patent infringement complaint against Apple.
- The disputed patents relate to the technology used in Face ID.
- The alleged infringement affects multiple iPhone models, including recent generations.
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