BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) ("Cerence AI"), a global leader pioneering conversational AI-powered user experiences, today announced the filing of a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc. in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Cerence AI has a long history of innovation, reflected in a portfolio of patents developed over decades of research and development. These patented technologies play a critical role in Cerence's product portfolio and its work with its customers, including leading global automakers, transportation OEMs, consumer brands, and technology companies. The lawsuit against Apple covers certain Cerence technologies, including text input and recognition, and voice command monitoring, deployed in Apple's products.
"Cerence plans to defend its IP rights to protect our significant R&D investments and technical leadership," said Jennifer Salinas, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Cerence AI. "We have a robust patent portfolio, and we are committed to enforcing our intellectual property rights, thereby protecting our innovations, investments and customers."
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About Cerence Inc.
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) is a global industry leader in creating intuitive, seamless, AI-powered experiences. Leveraging decades of innovation and expertise in voice, generative AI, and large language models, Cerence powers integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys. With more than 525 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, the company partners with leading automakers, transportation OEMs, and technology companies to advance the next generation of user experiences. Cerence is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with operations globally and a worldwide team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. For more information, visit www.cerence.ai.
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