In a significant win for Apple, the Shanghai High People’s Court has dismissed all litigation claims filed by Shanghai Xiao-I Corp. in its high-profile patent infringement case targeting Apple’s Siri voice assistant technology.
The ruling, issued on June 10, 2026, covers two parallel cases and represents a major setback for the Chinese AI company, which had sought approximately 10 billion yuan (around $1.43 billion) in damages along with an injunction to halt the manufacturing, use, sale, and import of Siri-equipped products in China.
Key Details of the Ruling
• The court found that Apple’s Siri technology does not infringe Shanghai Xiao-I’s invention patent titled “A Chat Robot System.”
• It explicitly ruled that the specified iPhone models equipped with Siri fall outside the protection scope of the patent.
• However, the court also denied Apple’s counter-claim for RMB 2 million (approximately $278,000) in reasonable litigation expenses, including attorney fees, translation, and notarization costs.
This decision comes after earlier developments in the long-running dispute. In March 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court upheld the validity of Xiao-I’s patent and rejected Apple’s bid to invalidate it. The trial itself concluded in July 2024 after hearings in September 2024.
Background on the Dispute
Shanghai Xiao-I, a developer of AI solutions, was granted the Chinese patent in August 2020 for a voice assistant system similar to Siri. The company revived its lawsuit against Apple, alleging infringement on its intellectual property. The case has drawn attention as one of several patent battles involving Western tech giants and Chinese firms in China’s courts.
In its update, Xiao-I stated it intends to appeal the first-instance judgments to the Supreme People’s Court, meaning the legal fight is far from over.
What This Means for Apple and the Industry
This dismissal provides Apple with immediate relief in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. Siri remains a core feature across iPhones, iPads, and other devices, and a ruling in Xiao-I’s favor could have forced costly changes or settlements.
For the broader tech sector, the case highlights the complexities of patent litigation in China, where both validity and infringement are often contested fiercely. While Xiao-I’s patent was upheld on validity, the infringement claims failed — a common outcome that underscores how narrow patent scopes can be when applied to complex technologies like AI voice assistants.
MacDailyNews Take: Apple has not publicly commented on the ruling, consistent with its typical approach to ongoing litigation. The company continues to invest heavily in on-device AI and Siri improvements, including Apple Intelligence features rolling out across its ecosystem.
Stay tuned as Xiao-I pursues its appeal. For now, it’s a clear win for Apple on the infringement front.
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yeah who to believe, a chinese company or Apple who invested tens of millions in to their products? Hmmm.