BASF files lawsuit against Apple over face-unlock patent infringement
BASF has sued Apple in a Texas federal court, alleging that the iPhone and iPad use its patented face-authentication technology without permission.
The German chemicals group BASF lodged a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Midland division, claiming Apple infringed its face-recognition patents. The filing targets dozens of iPhone and iPad models that incorporate the disputed technology. BASF seeks legal remedies for the alleged unauthorized use. Apple has not yet responded publicly to the allegations.
Why it matters
The case could shape how major smartphone makers use facial-recognition technology and affect future patent licensing.
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