Federal Circuit Revives Fintiv’s Patent Case Against Apple Over Contactless Payment Technology

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has decided to reinstate Fintiv Inc.’s patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc., related to contactless payment technology. This decision follows a previous ruling by a Texas federal judge that dropped the case, a decision which the appellate court found was based on an improperly narrow consideration of evidence. This development underscores the ongoing legal battles surrounding payment technology patent rights. Details regarding the court’s decision can be explored further in the coverage by Law360.