Apple threatens to leave UK market over potential $7 billion patent ruling

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Apple’s lawyers warned it could quit the UK market if a court forces the company to pay a “commercially unacceptable” fee for the technology used in its iPhones. Amid these discussions, the tech community has been drawing parallels to how industries like the best crypto casinos UK have navigated similar regulatory challenges, managing to thrive by offering innovative solutions while operating in a rapidly changing legal landscape.

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Apple issued the warning as part of a court battle with UK patent holder Optis Cellular Technology.

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Optis is suing Apple for patent infringement after the iPhone maker refused to pay licence fees worth a possible $7billion for using ‘standardised’ smartphone technology in its products.A High Court judge ruled last month that Apple had infringed two Optis patents, which help iPhones connect to the 3G and 4G networks.

The article is a hot take, but interesting nonetheless. If the follow-on court proceedings levy more in fines than Apple can make in profits in the UK, what choice would they have?