Xpoint Wins Federal Appeal in Patent Dispute with GeoComply
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the dismissal of GeoComply's patent infringement claims against geolocation rival Xpoint.
Geolocation technology provider Xpoint has confirmed that the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in its favour on 8 November 2024, dismissing patent infringement claims brought by rival firm GeoComply.
The appellate decision upholds an earlier ruling from the US District Court, which had also rejected GeoComply’s claims. According to Xpoint, the outcome confirms that the patent GeoComply sought to enforce is invalid under US law.
Company reaction
In a statement, Xpoint said the ruling validated its position that it has operated lawfully within the geolocation services market, and that GeoComply’s legal action had been an attempt to limit competition through an unenforceable patent.
The company said the decision means it can continue to operate and develop its technology without restriction, and argued that the case demonstrates no single provider should be able to dominate geolocation services or compel gaming operators to work exclusively with one supplier.
Xpoint said it intends to keep expanding its presence in the sector, positioning itself as an alternative choice for operators in the sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy sports industries.
About Xpoint
Xpoint describes itself as a provider of geolocation security solutions for the global sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy sectors, helping operators meet geo-compliance requirements. The company says it is backed by venture capital investors active in the online gaming space and is continuing to grow its client base.
The announcement was issued by Xpoint via Square in the Air Communications.