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U.S. Patent No. RE33,662: TV animation interactively controlled by the viewer
U.S. Patent No. RE33,662: TV animation interactively controlled by the viewer Issued August 13, 1991 Summary: The ‘662 reissue patent provides for a motion picture branching method where the animation on the…
U.S. Patent No. RE34,728: Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player’s aerobic activity level during exercise
U.S. Patent No. RE34,728: Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player’s aerobic activity level during exercise Issued September 13, 1994, to Heartbeat Corp. Summary: For all you health nuts out…
Case Dismissal Update: Impulse v. Nintendo et. al.
Impulse v. Nintendo et. al. United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Case No.: 11-CV-02519-JG; filed November 11, 2011 Impulse originally filed suit against Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft, THQ,…
U.S. Patent No. RE35,314: Multi-player, multi-character cooperative play video game with independent player entry and departure
U.S. Patent No. RE35,314: Multi-player, multi-character cooperative play video game with independent player entry and departure Issued Aug. 20, 1996, to Atari Summary: The ‘314 reissue patent first allows for a…
Case Update: The Learning Company v. Zynga
The Learning Company v. Zynga, Inc. United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Case No: 11-cv-10894; filed June 7, 2011 This case arose from a trademark dispute regarding The…
U.S. Patent No. RE37,948: Video game apparatus, method and device for controlling same, and memory cartridge for video game
U.S. Patent No. RE37,948: Video game apparatus, method and device for controlling same, and memory cartridge for video game Issued December 31, 2002, to Square Co. Ltd. Summary: The ‘948 reissue…
Timegate Studios, Inc. v. Southpeak Interactive, L.L.C
Timegate Studios, Inc. v. Southpeak Interactive, L.L.C 713 F.3d 797 United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Filed April 9, 2013. Although not an intellectual property matter, Timegate provides some valuable insights…
In re: NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Licensing Litigation
In re: NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Licensing Litigation U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case Number: 4:09-cv-01967 On Thursday, June 21, 2013, a group of current and former…
U.S. Patent No. RE38,982: Gambling game system and methods
U.S. Patent No. RE38,982: Gambling game system and methods Issued February 14, 2006, to Digideal Corp. Summary: The ‘982 patent describes a method for playing blackjack against a computer opponent. The computer…
Parallel Networks, LLC v. Riot Games, Inc.
Parallel Networks, LLC v. Riot Games, Inc. United States District Court for the District of Delaware Case No.: 13-183 (RGA); filed on February 1, 2013. This is a patent infringement case in…
Case Update: ADC v. Microsoft et. al.
ADC Technology v. Microsoft et. al. United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case No.: 2:08-cv-10579; filed October 27, 2008. ADC had brought suit against Microsoft and Nintendo (Sony…
Case Dismissal Update: Patent Compliance Group v. Activision Publishing
Patent Compliance Group v. Activision Publishing United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Case No.: 10-cv-00288; filed February 12, 2010. Patent Compliance Group (“PCG”) originally filed a qui…
Case Update: Motvia v. Nintendo
Motiva v. Nintendo US District Court for the Western District of Washington (originally Eastern District of Texas) Case No.: 10-cv-349; filed March 2, 2010 (originally filed November 10, 2008) Motiva originally…
Cloud Computing Patent Dispute: T5 Labs files suit against Gaikai
T5 Labs LLC, v. Gaikai, Inc. United States District Court for the District of Delaware Case No.: 1:12-cv-01281-MPT. Filed on October 5, 2012 At first blush, this patent infringement case does not…
NovaLogic, Inc. v. Activision Blizzard Et. al.
NovaLogic, Inc. v. Activision Blizzard et. al. U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Case Number: 2:12-cv-04011 In March 2012, NovaLogic sued Call of Duty developer, Activision, for trademark infringement…
Antonick v. Electronic Arts
Antonick v. Electronic Arts, Inc. United States District Court for the District of Northern California Case No: 3:11-cv-01543 On Friday, June 21, 2013, a one-week trial culminated in a jury finding that…
Case Update: Electronic Arts, Inc. v. Zynga, Inc.
Case Update: Electronic Arts, Inc. v. Zynga, Inc. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Case No.3:2012cv04099. Filed On August 3, 2012 The suit filed last year by EA for…
U.S. Patent No. RE39,830: Method for apparatus for recording and playback of multidimensional walkthrough narratives
U.S. Patent No. RE39,830: Method for apparatus for recording and playback of multidimensional walkthrough narratives Issued September 11, 2007, to Ricoh Co., Ltd. Summary: The ‘830 patent describes a method…
U.S. Patent No. RE41,331: Playing an interactive real-time card selection game over a network
U.S. Patent No. RE41,331: Playing an interactive real-time card selection game over a network Issued May 11, 2010, to Thwartpoker, Inc. Summary: The RE41,331 patent describes a method for playing interactive,…
California Judge Increases Settlement Amounts Available to Class Members in EA Football Game Class Action Suit
An order was issued by a district court judge in the Northern District of California on May 30, 2013, dismissing the case with prejudice after the parties came to an outside settlement.…