# BASF subsidiary trinamiX lawsuit against Apple > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/basf-subsidiary-trinamix-lawsuit-against-apple > Updated: 2026-09-06T11:34:13.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. BASF, through its subsidiary trinamiX, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple in a U.S. federal court in Midland, Texas. The legal action alleges that Apple’s Face ID technology violates seven patents related to biometric authentication and anti-spoofing measures. The disputed technology utilizes near-infrared light to distinguish real human skin from fraudulent materials such as 3D-printed masks, photos, or silicone replicas. While the lawsuit notes that the original 2017 iPhone X did not use this specific technology, trinamiX claims that newer models—including the iPhone 15, 16, and 17 series, as well as iPad Pro models equipped with M4 and M5 chips—incorporate these patented methods without authorization. TrinamiX is seeking unspecified financial damages, royalties, and a formal injunction to prevent further infringement. While a legal injunction in the United States could potentially impact device availability in that market, the immediate impact on global users is expected to be limited. Apple has not yet issued an official response to the claims. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: BASF subsidiary trinamiX sues Apple over Face ID patents BASF subsidiary trinamiX is suing Apple for allegedly infringing seven patents used in Face ID technology to detect human skin and prevent spoofing on iPhones and iPads. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basf-subsidiary-trinamix-sues-apple-over-face-id-patents ### 2026-09-03: BASF sues Apple over Face ID patent infringement BASF subsidiary trinamiX has sued Apple in Texas, alleging that Face ID technology in newer iPhones and iPads infringes on seven patents related to skin and material recognition for anti-spoofing. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basf-sues-apple-over-alleged-face-id-patent-infringement --- Cite as: BASF subsidiary trinamiX lawsuit against Apple. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/basf-subsidiary-trinamix-lawsuit-against-apple