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U.S. Patent No. 7,717,781: Apparatus and method for controlling clearing in a falling object game with a sequence bar
U.S. Patent No. 7,717,781: Apparatus and method for controlling clearing in a falling object game with a sequence bar Issued May 18, 2010, to Bandai Co. Ltd. Summary: The ‘781 describes…
U.S. Patent No. 7,717,782: Helpfulness in a virtual environment
U.S. Patent No. 7,717,782: Helpfulness in a virtual environment Issued May 18, 2010, to Leviathan Entertainment, LLC Summary: The ‘782 patent describes a video game environment where players interact with one another…
U.S. Patent No. 7,722,048: Mini-hold ‘em games
U.S. Patent No. 7,722,048: Mini-hold ‘em games Issued May 25, 2010 Summary: Here’s one for all of you online poker fans. The ‘048 patent describes a virtual game of poker that a…
U.S. Patent No. 7,727,064: Interactive bingo gaming system and method
U.S. Patent No. 7,727,064: Interactive bingo gaming system and method Issued June 1, 2010, to Bally Gaming, Inc. Summary: The ‘064 patent describes an interactive way to play a classing game…
U.S. Patent No. 7,731,590: Creation of ranking table for competitive game
U.S. Patent No. 7,731,590: Creation of ranking table for competitive game Issued June 8, 2010, to Nintendo Co. Ltd. Summary: The ‘590 patent describes game apparatuses that are connected in a…
U.S. Patent No. 7,690,997: Virtual environment with formalized inter-character relationships
U.S. Patent No. 7,690,997: Virtual environment with formalized inter-character relationships Issued April 6, 2010, to Leviathan Entertainment, LLC Summary: The ‘997 patent provides for a virtual environment where a user is…
The Ninth Circuit Rules On EA, Madden, NCAA, and Publicity Rights
Brown v. Electronic Arts, Inc. United States District Court for the Central District of California Case No. 2:09-cv-01598 & In re: NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Licensing Litigation (Keller, et al v.…
Judgment Entered: Innovention v. MGA Entertainment
Innovention Toys v. MGA Entertainment et. al. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Case No: 07-6510 (filed in 2009) When we last reported on this case, it was…
U.S. Patent No. 7,704,134: Game program, game device, and game method
U.S. Patent No. 7,704,134: Game program, game device, and game method Issued April 27, 2010 Summary: The ‘134 patent describes a baseball video game on a touch screen handheld system. A…
U.S. Patent No. 7,512,235: Multiple user authentication for online console-based gaming
U.S. Patent No. 7,512,235: Multiple user authentication for online console-based gaming Issued March 31, 2009, to Microsoft Summary: The ‘235 patent allows multiple users to connect to an online game through…
U.S. Patent No. 7,530,895: Method for advancing network game by group competition
U.S. Patent No. 7,530,895: Method for advancing network game by group competition Issued May 12, 2009, to Square Enix Summary: The ‘895 patent provides for a game which includes a world…
U.S. Patent No. 7,532,211: Image processing device and image processing method
U.S. Patent No. 7,532,211: Image processing device and image processing method Issued May 12, 2009, to Sega Summary: The ‘211 patent allows games to have a more realistic and life-like feel…
U.S. Patent No. 7,549,918: Golf game system and method thereof
U.S. Patent No. 7,549,918: Golf game system and method thereof Issued June 23, 2009, to NHN Corp. Summary: The ‘918 patent provides for a golf game whereby the player can make…
Case Settled: Electronic Arts v. Textron, Inc., et al
Electronic Arts, Inc. v. Textron, Inc., et al U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Case No. 3:2012-cv-00118, Filed on January 6, 2012 This trademark dispute arises out of Electronic Arts…
Case Dismissed: ProCloud Media Invest AB v. Paramount Pictures Corporation
ProCloud Media Invest AB v. Paramount Pictures Corporation U.S. District Court, Central District of California Case No. 2:2012cv05192, Filed on June 14, 2012 ProCloud brought suit against Paramount Pictures for breach of…
Case Settled: OG International v. Ubisoft
OG International v. Ubisoft United States District Court for the Northern District of California Case No.: 3-11-cv-04980-CRB, filed on October 7, 2011 This case initially came about when OG International (OGI) filed…
Case Update: Friedrich v. Marvel et al. remanded for trial
Case Update: Friedrich v. Marvel et al. United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Case No. 08-cv-01533, filed 2007 Originally filed in 2007, Gary Friedrich sued Marvel for…
U.S. Patent No. 7,559,842: Game system, game control method, and recording medium for the same
U.S. Patent No. 7,559,842: Game system, game control method, and recording medium for the same Issued July 14, 2009, to Square Enix Summary: The ‘842 patent describes a system for role-playing…
How a “Patent Box” Could Change the U.S. Console and Game Development Industry
In recent years there has been a push from some members of Congress to introduce what is called a “patent box” into the corporate tax system in the United States. In essence,…
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: ‘League of Legends’ gamer granted US visa recognizing him as professional athlete
‘League of Legends’ gamer granted US visa recognizing him as professional athlete | The Verge: ‘via Blog this’