In an interesting development, two Asian companies are being directed to face an intellectual property suit raised by Riot Games over an alleged imitation of its popular multiplayer game, League of Legends. According to reports, a California federal judge has ordered that the case be kept within the U.S jurisdiction.
Riot Games, the established creator of the multiplayer game, has claimed that the companies in question have created a knockoff of League of Legends, leading to a direct infringement of their intellectual property rights. The decision by a federal judge to have the case heard within the U.S., despite the Asian domicile of the accused companies, adds another layer of complexity to this internationally tangled case.
For those interested in following this case closely, details of the suit and current developments can be found on the Law360 website. The site provides an extensive array of legal insights and updates pertinent to today’s non-stopping legal environment, particularly useful for practitioners and professionals in this field.