Apple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Patent Troll Optis Wireless

Jury rules Apple did not infringe on any Optis Wireless patents in long-running case

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Apple has won a third jury trial victory over Optis Wireless, a company that has been described as a "patent troll." The latest jury ruled that Apple did not infringe on any of Optis Wireless's patents, overturning previous verdicts that had awarded Optis Wireless $506 million and $300 million against Apple.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing battle between tech companies and patent assertion entities, often referred to as "patent trolls." These firms acquire patents not to produce products, but to sue companies for infringement and extract licensing fees. Apple's repeated victories against Optis Wireless demonstrate the tech giant's willingness to fight such lawsuits.

The details

In the latest trial in Marshall, Texas, a jury found that Apple did not infringe on any of the patents held by Optis Wireless. This overturns previous verdicts that had awarded Optis Wireless hundreds of millions of dollars from Apple. An Apple spokesperson stated that the company is "pleased they rejected Optis' false claims" and noted that Optis "makes no products, and its sole business is to sue companies."

  • The latest jury trial took place in February 2026.

The players

Apple

A multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.

Optis Wireless

A subsidiary of PanOptis, an "intellectual property management and finance firm" that has been described as a "patent troll" for acquiring patents not to produce products, but to sue companies for infringement and extract licensing fees.

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What they’re saying

“We thank the jury for their time, and we're pleased they rejected Optis' false claims. Optis makes no products, and its sole business is to sue companies, which it has done repeatedly to Apple in an attempt to obtain an excessive payout.”

— Apple spokesperson (Reuters)

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing battle between tech companies and patent assertion entities, often referred to as "patent trolls." Apple's repeated victories against Optis Wireless demonstrate the tech giant's willingness to fight such lawsuits and defend its innovations against companies that seek to profit from patent infringement claims without actually producing any products.