Live Nation, Ticketmaster Face New Lawsuit Over Ticketing Technology Patent
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, are facing a new lawsuit that claims patent infringement related to ticketing technology. The complaint was filed by EChanging Barcode LLC in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Details of the Lawsuit
The federal lawsuit centers around Ticketmaster’s SafeTix mobile ticketing platform. EChanging Barcode LLC alleges that this platform infringes on US Patent No. 9,047,715. This particular patent covers the use of rotating encrypted barcodes designed to prevent screenshot fraud.
Background of the Technology
- Patent Holder: EChanging Barcode LLC
- Inventor: Alan Amron
- Patent Number: US Patent No. 9,047,715
Last year, similar patent infringement claims against Ticketmaster were dropped, but EChanging has decided to renew its allegations. The complaint highlights the significance of the rotating-barcode technology in preventing fraud in digital ticketing.
Related Legal Proceedings
In addition to the claims against Ticketmaster, EChanging is also asserting the same patent against the digital media division of Major League Baseball. This illustrates a broader push by patent holders to protect their innovations in a competitive digital landscape.
The outcome of this lawsuit could have implications for both Ticketmaster and the broader ticketing industry, highlighting the ongoing battle over intellectual property in technology.
