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Midway Sues Ericsson Over Defender 'Tribute'

Posted by simoniker on from the greatest-song-in-the-world dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Redkeyreddoor is relaying a story, via the Wall Street Journal, that Midway has sued Ericsson for distributing a completely unlicensed version of Defender on its T68 cellphone. The mobile game in question seems to be 'Game', which does bear a remarkable similarity to Defender (there's a screenshot at this Japanese cellphone review page). Ericsson has apparently removed 'Game' (and a version of Tetris, ingeniously called 'Tetris') from later versions of the T68."

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  1. I love the hyperbolic damages. by jeblucas · · Score: 4, Funny
    You can't file a suit unless you really go for th gusto. Here's what Midway wants:
    It requested that the court award it damages and reimbursement of its legal fees and require Sony Ericsson to turn over all mobile phones, software, and other materials in its possession related to the alleged copyright violation.
    Hell yeah!

    "You have a shitty Defender clone on your phones. OMFGWTFLOL GIVE ME ALL YOUR PHONES!!!111!onehundredandeleven!"

    Why sue for an apology or some licensing ducats, when you can sue for the whole frigging world and settle for and apology and some licensing ducats.

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    blarg.
  2. Haven't they heard of Epyx Vs. Data East? by lightspawn · · Score: 5, Informative

    Gamespy's dumbest moments in gaming

    Although since the game was removed I guess it might have been the smart thing to do from Midway's perspective.

    But using the actual "Tetris" trademark was just plain stupid.