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Blizzard Folds on WoW Guide Suit

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the easy-way-out dept.

Agent writes "You may remember the suit that Brian Kopp brought against Blizzard, Vivendi and the ESA in March of this year. He sued due to wrongful takedowns under the DMCA of his ebay auctions. The case was settled today, allowing him to resell his guide on eBay and his personal site. The settlement helps more than just Kopp, as it sets a precedent for future interactions of this nature with game companies."

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  1. no precedent by Goldsmith · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Actually, this does not set precedent. There's no court ruling for other courts to reference, a private settlement is not a valid law.

    This actually keeps other companies from having to allow this.

  2. Actually, it doesn't set precedent.... by CmdrSlack555 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Settling a case does not create precedent. It may establish that Blizzard will fold on this specific issue, but it does not create any kind of binding precedent or persuasive precedent in any U.S. court of law.

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  3. Re:But is it any good? by wh0pper · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'd like to know if it's any good as well.

  4. Gaming company discovers... by Il128 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It actually doesn't rule the world?! Do citizens have actual rights too?! News at E'leven!

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