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Several Publishers Sued for Infringing 3D Patent

Posted by Zonk on from the i-have-patented-the-cube-rubiks-pay-up dept.

jok writes "According to a story on GameDaily, law firm McKool Smith is suing several publishers for infringing their patent on a "Method and Apparatus for Spherical Planning", filed in 1988. Among the companies being sued are several big names, such as Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Vivendi Universal, Sega."

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  2. Lol teh funny!!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    LOL teh funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lameness filter encountered. Post aborted!Reason: Your comment looks too much like ascii art.

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    fp?

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    I win

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  6. 6 am by Jaysyn · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    My submission at 6am EST had more links & info.

    Jaysyn

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    There is a war going on for your mind.
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