Apple seeks to end Apple Pay trade secrets lawsuit

Core Argument - Apple is seeking to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit from Fintiv, which accuses Apple of stealing technology for its mobile wallet, Apple Pay [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - Fintiv claims that Apple misappropriated technology for Apple Pay that it had previously sought to license from CorFire, a company acquired by Fintiv in 2014 [2]. - The lawsuit alleges that Apple generated fees for major credit card issuers and payment networks through Apple Pay, which is widely used across various Apple devices [3]. Group 2: Apple's Response - Apple argues that Fintiv delayed pursuing its claims, having been aware of the relevant facts since 2014, and contends that Fintiv has not demonstrated a pattern of racketeering [3]. - In the event the case is not dismissed, Apple requests that it be transferred to U.S. District Judge Alan Albright in Texas, who has extensive experience with the underlying dispute [4]. Group 3: Judge's Background - Judge Albright previously oversaw a significant portion of U.S. patent cases and is considered a favorable judge for plaintiffs in technology-related lawsuits [5].