In a stunning turn of events, Front Row Technologies LLC, an Albuquerque-based technology firm, has decided to voluntarily dismiss its patent infringement lawsuit against the illustrious Dallas Cowboys. The lawsuit accused the NFL powerhouse of utilizing the company’s proprietary technology in their mobile app, providing fans with a stadium map and the convenience of in-seat food and drink delivery.
Dallas Cowboys Stadium App Lawsuit : Mysterious Resolution
The decision, shrouded in mystery, emerged with a notice presented in a Texas federal court on a Wednesday. While no specific details have been revealed regarding the dismissal, the notice indicates that both Front Row Technologies and the Dallas Cowboys will each shoulder their individual costs, expenses, and attorney fees. Representatives for Front Row Technologies remain silent on the matter.
High-Stakes Allegations
Front Row Technologies initiated its legal battle on September 13th, alleging that the Cowboys had violated U.S. Patent No. 8,750,784. This patent empowers a server to determine a user’s geographic location using a handheld device, such as a smartphone. The lawsuit argued that the Cowboys’ mobile app employed location-based services rooted in this patented technology, assisting fans within the sprawling AT&T Stadium, the team’s iconic home ground, through a broadband network and a distributed antenna system.
