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Bored Ape NFT Lawsuit Settles, Affects Crypto Community
Yuga Labs has settled its copyright lawsuit against artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen concerning the RR/BAYC NFT collection. The dispute centered on whether the collection constituted parody or infringed upon Yuga Labs' trademarks. The settlement prohibits Ripps and Cahen from using Yuga Labs' trademarks and imagery, setting a precedent for intellectual property rights in the NFT sector.
The James Bond rights owners have opposed an application for a James Pond trademark
Danjaq LLC, the owner of the James Bond trademark, has opposed a UK trademark application for the "James Pond" video game series. The opposition follows a similar rejection of a European trademark application in 2012. The James Pond games were a series of platformer parodies from the 1990s, with rights currently co-owned by Gameware and System 3.
After years of speculation a DayZ 2 trademark has finally appeared, but the filing date is suspicious
A trademark filing for 'DayZ 2' has appeared, sparking speculation about a potential sequel to the survival game. However, the filing date raises questions about its legitimacy, with the possibility of it being an April Fools' joke.
SEGA has filed new Persona trademark ahead of today’s Xbox event
SEGA and Atlus have filed a new trademark for the Persona series shortly before an Xbox event, leading to speculation about a potential Persona 4 Remake. The article also mentions SEGA filing trademarks for Arcade Paradise and Ecco the Dolphin, suggesting a revival of older franchises.
A New Quake Trademark Has Been Filed, Should We Be Excited?
ZeniMax Media has filed a new trademark for the Quake name, sparking excitement among fans as the franchise approaches its 30th anniversary. While this filing is likely routine maintenance for the trademark, it coincides with Machine Games' previous tease of Quake-related content and could indicate a future revival of the series.
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ZeniMax Media, the parent company of id Software, has filed a new trademark for the Quake franchise. Separately, Valve reported that over 5,800 games on Steam earned more than $100,000 in revenue during 2025.
Call of Duty Abandons “World Series of Warzone” After MLB Legal Challenge
Activision has dropped the 'World Series of Warzone' branding for its Call of Duty: Warzone esports events following a legal challenge from Major League Baseball. MLB argued that the 'World Series' name belongs exclusively to their sport and also took issue with the 'zone' part of 'Warzone.' The tournament is expected to continue under a new name.
