DraftKings challenges geofencing patent in legal battle

DraftKings asks the patent office to cancel a geofencing patent tied to an ongoing legal dispute.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 21 September 2026

DraftKings has officially asked the United States Patent and Trademark Office to review and cancel a specific patent. The patent belongs to Interactive Games and relates to technology that blocks bets in restricted areas. Bookmakers rely heavily on this software to ensure they follow local laws.

Patent validity questioned

The betting giant argues that the technology described in the patent was already widely known. DraftKings claims the ideas existed long before the filing date and therefore deserve no protection. Similar legal challenges have succeeded in the past when other companies tried to defend these same rights.

Broader industry impact

Mobile betting operators depend entirely on accurate location tracking to stay legal. State borders dictate where users can place wagers, making geofencing tools an absolute necessity for every major sportsbook. A successful challenge by DraftKings could change how companies handle intellectual property in this sector.

Next steps in court

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board must now decide whether to investigate the petition further. Interactive Games previously sued both DraftKings and FanDuel over alleged patent violations. Resolution of this matter will shape future technology use across the entire regulated betting market.

What it means for a bet

This legal fight over location technology will not interrupt your ability to place bets while inside legal state borders.

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