Post by The Big Daddy C-Master on Aug 26, 2014 13:01:18 GMT -5
www.eventhubs.com/news/2014/aug/26/capcom-suing-koei-tecmo-claims-patent-infringement/
"Just on the back of SNK filing a criminal lawsuit against Square Enix, Capcom has now thrown its legal hat in the ring against Tecmo for patent infringement.
According to a report by Sankei, Capcom is suing Tecmo for patent infringement found in Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends and 49 other titles. The company is looking to acquire a total of about 980 million yen (roughly $9.43 million USD) from the lawsuit.
The exact nature of the patent is a bit vague. It seems as though Capcom is actually referring to the concept of expansion packs. Apparently, the suit was filed in 2002 for a function that allows you to add new content by combining an existing game with another piece of software.
This is more than likely covering the idea of using expansion discs alongside the original game disc in order to unlock content, which was the case with Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends.
But that's not all! It looks like Capcom is suing for two patent infringements.
The second patent suit is based on a controller-vibrating notification when enemies are nearby, reported Siliconera. Capcom claims their ideas were a huge boon to Koei Tecmo's sales figures.
The Street Fighter parent company is looking to get 5-10% in licensing fees on top of suspending sales on several of Tecmo's titles.
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Must need the money.
"Just on the back of SNK filing a criminal lawsuit against Square Enix, Capcom has now thrown its legal hat in the ring against Tecmo for patent infringement.
According to a report by Sankei, Capcom is suing Tecmo for patent infringement found in Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends and 49 other titles. The company is looking to acquire a total of about 980 million yen (roughly $9.43 million USD) from the lawsuit.
The exact nature of the patent is a bit vague. It seems as though Capcom is actually referring to the concept of expansion packs. Apparently, the suit was filed in 2002 for a function that allows you to add new content by combining an existing game with another piece of software.
This is more than likely covering the idea of using expansion discs alongside the original game disc in order to unlock content, which was the case with Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends.
But that's not all! It looks like Capcom is suing for two patent infringements.
The second patent suit is based on a controller-vibrating notification when enemies are nearby, reported Siliconera. Capcom claims their ideas were a huge boon to Koei Tecmo's sales figures.
The Street Fighter parent company is looking to get 5-10% in licensing fees on top of suspending sales on several of Tecmo's titles.
"
Must need the money.
