Legal proceedings within the gaming sector have taken an unexpected turn as recent developments have emerged involving mobile game-maker Skillz. A patent infringement trial that Skillz had initiated against its rival, AviaGames, that was originally scheduled for December, has been postponed to February. The decision to delay the trial was made by a federal judge in California.
The circumstances leading to this decision is tied to allegations made by Skillz. The company has accused AviaGames of using bots to deceive the public. Rather alarmingly, these allegations have led to the launch of a criminal grand jury investigation.
This case is notable as it intertwines elements of Intellectual Property law and emerging challenges within the rapidly growing sector of mobile gaming. As such, it is a situation that bears watching for any legal professional with interests in these areas.
For further details on this legal proceeding, refer to a detailed account published on Law360.