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Blizzard Sues WoW Private Server It Alleges Raked In Millions
Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against the creators of the World of Warcraft private server 'Ascension WoW,' alleging copyright infringement, racketeering, and illegal earnings of millions of dollars. The lawsuit cites similar offenses to a previous case against 'Turtle WoW' and claims the defendants have taken steps to conceal their identities, potentially using the Russia-based Aeza Group for hosting. Blizzard is seeking the shutdown of the server, monetary relief, and an accounting of all collected funds.
Blizzard sues to kill another World of Warcraft private server for 'large scale, egregious, and ongoing infringement of [its] intellectual property'
Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a large private World of Warcraft server, for alleged large-scale intellectual property infringement. The complaint states that the server, which offers a classless, free-to-play experience with purchasable in-game items, has generated millions of dollars for its operators. The suit also notes the server's alleged connection to the Russia-based Aeza Group, which has been targeted by the U.S. Treasury.
Blizzard files lawsuit to take down World of Warcraft rogue server Project Ascension
Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a rogue server for World of Warcraft, seeking its shutdown. The suit alleges intellectual property infringement and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, citing Project Ascension's alleged sale of in-game currency for cosmetics and XP boosts. Blizzard also points to the server's hosting by Aeza Group, a sanctioned Russian company, as evidence of willful intent to engage in unlawful activity.