Supreme People's Court Upholds Xiao-I's Core AI Patents Against Apple in Final Ruling

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Xiao-I Corp announced that China's Supreme People's Court has issued a final ruling upholding the validity of its core AI patents, rejecting Apple's appeal in their ongoing patent infringement lawsuit.

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• Supreme Court Rejects Apple's Patent Invalidation Appeal

  On March 27, 2026, the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China rendered its final second-instance judgments, formally rejecting Apple's application to have Xiao-I's variable interest entity's relevant patents declared invalid.

• Core AI Patents Affirmed as Valid

  The ruling affirmed the legality and validity of Xiao-I's core artificial intelligence patents in full, establishing a final and binding judgment with no further right of appeal regarding patent validity.

• Strengthens Position in Lawsuit Against Apple

  This definitive validation of its intellectual property significantly strengthens Xiao-I's position in its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Apple, although the ultimate outcome regarding financial compensation remains uncertain.

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This filing reports a critical legal victory for Xiao-I Corp, as China's Supreme People's Court has issued a final and binding ruling rejecting Apple's appeal to invalidate Xiao-I's core AI patents. This decision definitively affirms the legality and validity of Xiao-I's intellectual property, removing a significant risk factor and strengthening the company's position in its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Apple. While the financial compensation aspect of the lawsuit is still pending, the validation of its foundational patents by the highest court is a major positive development for the company's long-term prospects and intellectual property value.