Jan. 9 at 7:44 AM
$NEON
Yes, Apple could buy Neonode, but it’s unlikely unless Apple feels cornered.
Why Apple might consider buying them:
• It would end the lawsuit
• It would give Apple full control of the patents
• It would prevent Neonode from licensing the tech to Samsung, Google, or others
• It would eliminate the risk of a multi‑billion‑dollar verdict
• Neonode’s market cap is tiny (~
$30M), so it’s pocket change for Apple
Why Apple probably won’t buy them unless forced:
• Buying a company during litigation can look like an admission of guilt
• It can trigger antitrust scrutiny
• It sets a precedent encouraging more lawsuits
• Apple prefers settlements, not acquisitions, in patent disputes
• Apple already tried to invalidate the patents at the PTAB and failed — buying now looks weak
Most likely scenario:
If Apple feels the risk of trial is too high, they will settle quietly, not buy the company.
Buying Neonode outright is a nuclear option — possible, but only if Apple becomes desperate
