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Sony's Vita trademark partly revoked for non-use in EU
EU General Court rules the name can be used for 'data carrier carrying programs' or 'audio and/or image carriers'
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Communications Workers of America complaint against Activision Blizzard temporarily withdrawn
Union rep says filing was pulled on a "technicality" but a fresh complaint will be submitted soon
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Court refuses Activision request to pause DFEH suit over alleged ethics violations
Request denied less than a week after it was filed, judge did not elaborate on reasoning
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Epic urges court to deny Apple's request to pause anti-steering changes
Fortnite firm says Apple has failed to prove it would be irreparably harmed by court-ordered changes
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Activision Blizzard moves to pause California suit over ethics violation
Publisher wants to look into allegation that state agency's lawyers can't bring case due to rules of professional conduct
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Sony threatens legal action against Dbrand over PS5 faceplates
Update: Dbrand launches redesigned plates, says new style "neutralises any future infringement claims"
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Former Aeon Must Die developers issue fresh demands to Focus and Limestone as game finally launches
Ex-employees call for former employer to "complete their legal responsibilities," request investigation results, and proof of pay for allegedly unpaid work
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Communications Workers of America union also objects to EEOC, Activision Blizzard settlement
Union concerned over lack of clarity around process, calls $18 million fund "woefully inadequate"
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California DFEH accused of ethics violations in Activision Blizzard lawsuit
A crossover of lawyers on two different cases could be a legal conflict of interest
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Chinese state media calls for closure of gaming restrictions
People's Daily reports some online platforms are selling and renting accounts that enable minors to play
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Apple appeals against court ruling that would enable external payment options
Anti-steering restrictions were to be lifted in December, but iPhone maker wants to wait until after legal process
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Dutch antitrust regulator finds Apple App Store payments anti-competitive
iPhone maker ordered to make changes to in-app payment system, following investigation that began in 2019
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California prepping objection to Activision Blizzard-EEOC settlement
Department of Fair Employment and Housing says $18 million agreement to resolve discrimination claims would hurt its own court case as well as publisher's employees
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New Ofcom rules calls for Twitch and platforms to better police video content
Sites face fines or suspension if they do not take "appropriate measures" to tackle videos around sexual abuse and racism
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Where is the line between fan creativity and IP infringement?
Harbottle & Lewis' Kostya Lobov discusses the balance rights holders must strike when protecting their property and allowing fans to express themselves
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China bans livestreaming by children under 16
Latest restrictions on tech popular with kids include plans to create electronic ID system to supervise minors' gaming
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Epic vs Apple: All the headlines
Judge rules in favour of Apple on nine out of ten counts, but Epic has filed to appeal
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Apple won't let Fortnite back on App Store until court ruling finalized
Epic says it has paid the $6 million it owed the iPhone maker, but Apple responded it "will not consider any further requests for reinstatement"
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Kotick: "Absolutely no place" at Activision Blizzard for unequal treatment
After two more investigations are revealed by the press, publisher's CEO says it is "committed to addressing all workplace issues in a forthright and prompt manner"
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Blizzard chief legal officer departs amid multiple lawsuits
Claire Hart served for more than three years at the World of Warcraft firm
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SEC investigating Activision Blizzard
Update: Equal Employement Opportunity Commission reportedly also looking into allegations against publisher
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Outgoing UKIE chair issues warning on loot boxes
Stuart Dinsey believes the question of legislation will come down to the actions of a few big companies "who have had a hugely profitable business model rightly challenged"
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The Epic vs Apple judgement leaves much undecided | Opinion
Apple must allow app developers to point consumers at alternative payment methods - but there will be many more legal wrangles before the impact on mobile games is clear
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Does the Epic vs Apple judgement open iOS to more legal attacks?
Legal experts discuss the ramifications of the recent court decision in the ongoing dispute
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Activision Blizzard accused of interfering with employees' right to organize
Update: The charge has been made publicly available, with CWA accusing Activision Blizzard of "repeatedly [engaging] in unlawful conduct"