Panda Interactive, part of SportsCastr, has filed two separate complaints at the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Genius Sports and Sportradar for copyright infringement.
The technology company, which develops proprietary cloud-based software that enables media, leagues and sportsbooks to offer interactive viewing experiences, is being represented by King & Spalding LLP in the case.
Donald Schupak, Panda Interactive Chairman, said: “We have made substantial investments in the development of our technology and cannot tolerate having our patented technology used unfairly by others and against us.
“No one wants to see their own arsenal used against them in battle.”
The flagship product from SportsCastr, Panda Studio, is a turnkey ‘Watch&Bet’ platform that allows viewers to interact with live events with in-stream betting.
Kevin April, Panda Interactive CEO, said: “The confluence of media and sports betting is essential to the future of the fan-viewing experience.
“Panda developed its pioneering technology long before online sports betting was even legal in the US. Sportradar and Genius Sports are infringing on our patents and capitalizing on our groundbreaking work.”
The SportsCastr Watch&Bet platform has been integrated by a number of sportsbook and media companies.
Andrew Schupak, Panda Interactive's Chief Strategy Officer, said: “Panda’s technology is transformational for sports bettors and sportsbooks.
“By combining actionable betting odds with any live or on-demand broadcast, Panda’s platform eliminates transaction friction, reduces decision fatigue and increases fan engagement."
