Geolocation solutions company Xpoint has won its legal battle against competitor GeoComply after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed GeoComply’s claims that Xpoint infringed upon its patented anti-location spoofing method.
“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,” Xpoint said in a statement. “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 dispute dates to September 2022. Xpoint maintained that no single company can monopolize essential geolocation services, which it says are vital for the health of the gaming industry.
“Xpoint’s victory demonstrates its commitment to an open, competitive market that drives forward the capabilities of geolocation technology for the entire gaming industry,” the company said. “With this ruling, Xpoint is excited to continue our momentum and deliver leading-edge solutions across the sector.”
The decision upholds a ruling by U.S. Circuit Judge William C. Bryson, who dismissed the lawsuit, arguing that the patent was too broad to be applicable.