Geolocation technology provider Xpoint is celebrating a major win against rival GeoComply in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
The court has ruled in favor of Xpoint by upholding the dismissal of GeoComply’s patent infringement suit against the company, with the court finding GeoComply’s geolocation patent to be invalid.
The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals upholds the February 2023 ruling by the U.S. District Court in Delaware, and follows GeoComply’s patent infringement lawsuit against Xpoint in 2022.
GeoComply had accused Xpoint of infringing a patent which provides “an innovative geolocation engine that is highly secure and versatile, allowing gaming providers to securely and reliably confirm a player’s precise geographic location”.
Xpoint said in a statement: “We are pleased the court has ruled in our favor, affirming what we have maintained from the start: Xpoint has conducted its business legally and appropriately, and GeoComply has attempted to restrict competition through a patent that is invalid under U.S. law,.
“Both the District Court and now the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit have held that GeoComply’s patent infringement allegations against Xpoint are meritless. The decision means that Xpoint can continue to operate and innovate freely in the geolocation technology space.
“Furthermore, the invalidation of GeoComply’s patent shows that no company can monopolize vital geolocation technology services and force their clients to work with them. Xpoint will vigorously pursue opportunities to create choice for gaming operators and improve the health of the industry,” the company added.
“Xpoint’s victory demonstrates its commitment to an open, competitive market that drives forward the capabilities of geolocation technology for the entire gaming industry. With this ruling, Xpoint is excited to continue our momentum and deliver leading-edge solutions across the sector.”
The geolocation technology provided by GeoComply and Xpoint enables companies such as online gambling operators to ensure that they only serve customers who are physically present in a specific jurisdiction.