Lord British Eyes Ultima Copyright Return Amidst EA Trademarks
Richard Garriott, known as Lord British, may reclaim the Ultima copyright from EA. He cites a 35-year copyright rule, potentially by 2027. This comes as EA files new trademarks for the classic RPG series.
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It seems a copyright law quirk will finally let Lord British reclaim Ultima from EA’s clutches
A quirk in copyright law may allow Richard Garriott, also known as Lord British, to reclaim the Ultima franchise from Electronic Arts. The article suggests that legal technicalities could lead to the return of the classic RPG series' rights.
Lord British May Regain Ultima Copyright
Richard "Lord British" Garriott is reportedly planning to regain the copyright for his seminal role-playing game series, Ultima. The series was a pioneer in PC gaming and helped define the genre.
Ultima creator Richard Garriott now claims he could regain the series’ copyright by next year
Ultima creator Richard Garriott claims he may regain the copyright for the series from Electronic Arts by 2027, citing a 35-year rule in copyright law. While EA currently operates Ultima Online, Garriott expressed past frustrations with the company's handling of potential revivals. This news comes amidst EA filing new trademarks for the Ultima series.