Patents
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
U.S. Patent No. 7,086,946: Game method using network, server executing the game method, and storage medium storing program executing the game method
U.S. Patent No. 7,086,946: Game method using network, server executing the game method, and storage medium storing program executing the game method Issued Aug. 8, 2006, to Aruze Co., Ltd. Summary:…
U.S. Patent No. 6,733,383: Systems and Methods for Simulating Game State Changes Responsive to an Interrupt Condition
U.S. Patent No. 6,733,383: Systems and methods for simulating game state changes responsive to an interrupt condition Issued May 11, 2004, to EA Summary: The ‘383 patent provides a system…
U.S. Patent No. 7,090,577: Race game system and method of entry
U.S. Patent No. 7,090,577: Race game system and method of entry Issued Aug. 15, 2006, to Sega Summary: The ‘577 patent describes a racing game which allows players to join…
U.S. Patent No. 7,090,582: Use of multiple player real-time voice communications on a gaming device
U.S. Patent No. 7,090,582: Use of multiple player real-time voice communications on a gaming device Issued Aug. 15, 2006, to Microsoft Summary: The ‘582 patent provides a way for players, during…
U.S. Patent No. 7,094,153: Virtual space control method
U.S. Patent No. 7,094,153: Virtual space control method Issued Aug. 22, 2006, to Sony Summary: The ‘153 patent describes a video game system where the camera viewpoint is changed depending…
U.S. Patent No. 7,097,559: Game system and method for assigning titles to players based on history of playing characteristics
U.S. Patent No. 7,097,559: Game system and method for assigning titles to players based on history of playing characteristics Issued Aug. 29, 2006, to Konami Summary: The ‘559 patent comprises…
U.S. Patent No. 7,115,035: Method for controlling display of messages transmitted/received in network game
U.S. Patent No. 7,115,035: Method for controlling display of messages transmitted/received in network game Issued Oct. 3, 2006, to Square Enix Summary: The ’035 patent should appeal to anyone who enjoys…
U.S. Patent No. 7,147,560: Selection of targets for attachment
U.S. Patent No. 7,147,560: Selection of targets for attachment Issued Dec. 12, 2006, to Sony Summary: The ‘560 patent describes a method used in video game for a character to…
U.S. Patent No. 7,147,562: Input character processing method
U.S. Patent No. 7,147,562: Input character processing method Issued Dec. 12, 2006, to Sega Summary: The ‘562 patent provides a system during an online game where players can interact with each…
U.S. Patent No. 7,240,093: Use of online messaging to facilitate selection of participants in game play
U.S. Patent No. 7,240,093: Use of online messaging to facilitate selection of participants in game play Issued July 3, 2007, to Microsoft Summary: The ‘093 describes a system for selecting participants…
U.S. Patent No. 7,311,608: Online game invitations using friends list
U.S. Patent No. 7,311,608: Online game invitations using friends list Issued Dec. 25, 2007, to Microsoft Summary: The ‘608 patent describes a method for enabling a user to load a game…