The Mississippi-based casino games maker, Mao Inc., has initiated a legal battle in a Colorado federal court against a firm that operates a casino west of Denver. Mao Inc. alleges that, for two years, this firm has been infringing its trademarks on a popular blackjack game. Notably, the casino had already paid licensing fees for over a decade to legally run this game, but the company is now accused of overstepping their licensing agreement. >
It is unclear what specific actions by the Colorado casino have led Mao Inc. to press these charges. It is also yet to be seen how this case will impact the ongoing relationships between games manufacturers like Mao Inc. and casinos, which often rely on such partnerships to provide a variety of gaming experiences to their patrons.
For more details on this developing IP dispute, Law360 carries the original reporting.