This analysis, DH International vs Apple Are the Patents-in-Suit Built on Shifting Sand?, titled "Apple vs. DH International: Are the Patents-in-Suit Built on Shifting Sand?", examines a legal dispute see DH International Ltd vs Apple, where DH International alleges that Apple Pay infringes on two of its patents, the '333 and '294 Patents. The source argues that both patents may be invalid, providing Apple with grounds for dismissal. It highlights that the '294 Patent is particularly vulnerable, with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) already having instituted inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, finding a reasonable likelihood of invalidation based on prior art. While the '333 Patent survived initial IPR challenges, the analysis suggests its novelty may rely on narrow distinctions from existing technology. Furthermore, the document asserts that both patents could be deemed ineligible under the Alice framework, as they appear to cover an abstract idea implemented using generic technology, rather than a true inventive concept.