Apple Asks Judge to Dismiss Fintiv's Racketeering Lawsuit Focused on Apple Pay

Core Points - Apple has requested a judge to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit filed by Fintiv, which alleges that Apple stole technology to create Apple Pay and engaged in racketeering by generating fees for credit card issuers [1][2] - Fintiv claims that Apple posed as a potential partner to gain access to its mobile wallet technology, leading to the alleged theft of trade secrets and technology [4][5] Legal Proceedings - Apple argues that Fintiv delayed pursuing most of its claims and failed to demonstrate a pattern of racketeering [2] - If the case is not dismissed, Apple has requested that it be transferred to a Texas judge who is already familiar with a related patent case involving Fintiv [3] - Fintiv's previous patent case against Apple was dismissed on August 4, and Fintiv is currently appealing that decision [3][6] Background Information - Fintiv's predecessor, Mozido, established a phone-based payment remittance business with Western Union and RadioShack in 2008 [4] - The lawsuit filed by Fintiv in August accuses Apple of racketeering and theft of trade secrets related to the technology powering Apple Pay [4] - The complaint alleges that Apple engineers attended technical sessions under nondisclosure agreements and subsequently hired key personnel from Fintiv's predecessor, incorporating their technology into Apple Pay's launch in 2014 [5]