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Game Maker Sues over Ms. Pac-Man

2019/09/25

Video game developer and publisher Bandai Namco has filed a complaint in California alleging that rival developer AtGames infringed its IP covering the classic Ms. Pac-Man character.
 
The complaint was filed at the US District Court for the Northern District of California on September 20, and alleges trademark and copyright infringement, as well as counterfeiting, unfair competition and false advertising.
 
According to the complaint, Bandai Namco and AtGames had a business relationship which involved the licensing of certain rights to AtGames for use in its “classic video games” development, specifically in relation to “Pac-Man”.
 
It alleged AtGames has infringed its Ms. Pac-Man trademark (US number 1,279,066), as well as its copyright registrations covering the property. Bandai Namco asked the court to award an injunction against AtGames, and demanded a jury trial and triple damages.
 
Source: Wipr



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