<p>A jury in Texas on Friday decided that Apple should pay $503 million for infringing virtual private network technology patented by software security firm VirnetX.</p>.<p>The legal battle between Apple and Nevada-based VirnetX involved data transmission security in devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, according to court documents.</p>.<p>"We thank the jury for their time and appreciate their consideration but are disappointed with the verdict and plan to appeal," Apple said in reply to an AFP inquiry.</p>.<p>"This case has been going on for over a decade, with patents that are unrelated to the core operations of our products and have been found to be invalid by the patent office."</p>.<p>VirnetX contended in the suit that Apple VPN On Demand functions used its patented technology.</p>.<p>VirnetX is based in Nevada, but patent suits are typically filed in states where jurors have been found more inclined to rule against Silicon Valley giants.</p>.<p>Apple had challenged the validity of the VirnetX patent.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/apple-may-float-its-own-search-engine-soon-report-909023.html" target="_blank">Apple may float its own search engine soon: Report</a></strong></p>.<p>VirnetX, which hasn't been able to gain traction with its own software, relies on patent royalties for its revenue, according to a Dallas Morning News report on the jury verdict.</p>.<p>"Cases like this only serve to stifle innovation and harm consumers," Apple said.</p>.<p>VirnetX did not immediately reply to a request for comment.</p>
<p>A jury in Texas on Friday decided that Apple should pay $503 million for infringing virtual private network technology patented by software security firm VirnetX.</p>.<p>The legal battle between Apple and Nevada-based VirnetX involved data transmission security in devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, according to court documents.</p>.<p>"We thank the jury for their time and appreciate their consideration but are disappointed with the verdict and plan to appeal," Apple said in reply to an AFP inquiry.</p>.<p>"This case has been going on for over a decade, with patents that are unrelated to the core operations of our products and have been found to be invalid by the patent office."</p>.<p>VirnetX contended in the suit that Apple VPN On Demand functions used its patented technology.</p>.<p>VirnetX is based in Nevada, but patent suits are typically filed in states where jurors have been found more inclined to rule against Silicon Valley giants.</p>.<p>Apple had challenged the validity of the VirnetX patent.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/apple-may-float-its-own-search-engine-soon-report-909023.html" target="_blank">Apple may float its own search engine soon: Report</a></strong></p>.<p>VirnetX, which hasn't been able to gain traction with its own software, relies on patent royalties for its revenue, according to a Dallas Morning News report on the jury verdict.</p>.<p>"Cases like this only serve to stifle innovation and harm consumers," Apple said.</p>.<p>VirnetX did not immediately reply to a request for comment.</p>