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Douglass C. Perry Seriously. What exactly is a baja racing game supposed to look like, except for this exactly???!!! If I made a baja off-road game, it would look just like this!
THQ Sues Activision Over Box Art
Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today —
... has refused to change the packaging, according to THQ's complaint. THQ said if Activision is not enjoined from the release of the allegedly offending box art and game, THQ will suffer "as yet unknown" damages and would "be entitled to Activision's profits from the sale of the Activision Game." THQ also seeks attorneys' fees. Requests for comment sent to THQ's attorney Jeff Briggs have yet to be returned. Activision had not responded to request for comment as of press time. Thanks to Patent Arcade . [image] [image]
THQ vs. Activision in a legal Baja boxart battle
Joystiq [Nintendo] —
... One of this week's releases might have flown under the radar, if not for the fact that the publisher is being sued over the boxart. It may not even end up being one of this week's releases! THQ has filed suit against Activision, claiming that the boxart for ...
THQ Sues Activision Over Baja Box Art
GameDaily BIZ Features Feed —
... they look pretty similar; that's exactly what THQ thought as well, and the publisher is none too happy with Activision Blizzard's box art for SCORE International Baja 1000 . As a result, THQ has filed a lawsuit against the behemoth behind Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft , alleging that Activision's game infringes the trade dress and copyrights in THQ's game Baja Edge of Control . The suit was officially filed on October 23 in the Central District of California. The folks at Patent Arcade have provided a copy of the full complaint. THQ's box art has been out in the ...
THQ Sues Activision Over Baja Box Art Rip [Lawsuits]
Kotaku —
... specifies that THQ has attempted multiple times to "convince Activision to stop production of its packaging art voluntarily" something it says that Activision has refused to do. THQ doesn't put a price tag on the suit, instead seeking injunctive relief to prevent Activision from releasing the packaging as-is. Failing that, damages, profits from the sale of Activision's game and legal fees will do them just fine. A copy of the suit can be read at Patent Arcade. New Case: THQ v. Activision Blizzard [Patent Arcade]
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THQ sues Activision Blizzard over box art
Joystiq —
... THQ has filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard over the trade dress and copyright of an off-road racing game, reports law blog Patent Arcade. THQ alleges that SCORE International Baja 1000: The Official Game, releasing this month, ...
Baja racer v. Baja racer
Fidgit Atom Feed —
... A blog called Patent Arcade that tracks videogame related legal issues has dug up details on a spat between THQ and Activision. THQ contends that Activision is muscling in on its copyright by imitating the box cover of its Baja racing game. ...
THQ sues Activision over packaging artwork
Opposable Thumbs —
... or approved by THQ, when in fact it is not." Looking at the two images, it's easy to understand why THQ wants the artwork changed. The publisher has apparently spent over $1 million on marketing expenses for the game so far and owns the copyright to the box art. Aside from that, the company made a point of contacting Activision regarding these concerns, and after nearly a month of dialogue, Activision itself has refused to make any changes. The complaint, which can be seen over at Patent Arcade , reveals that THQ is seeking an unspecified amount of damages, plus attorneys' ...
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