Sega Sues Level 5 for Patent infringement, seeking 900 million yen in damages

http://www.gamechup.com/s...illion-yen-in-damages/

Level-5 is not a big company so this is something that they would really take seriously. Sega is also seeking disposal of all 8 Inazuma Eleven titles which brings in a bit of revenue for the company.


Level-5 has said that they will challenge this and present a counter case. The first oral proceedings will be held on December 7.

According to a rough translation, this is the reason for them suing Level-5. “A mechanism to manipulate the characters by touching the screen with your finger or pen.” Sega is claiming that “two patents acquired by the company has been compromised”.


It’s really trivial for something to sue over, but that’s how these things work I guess. Level 5 responded by saying “we will prepare a rebuttal,” but declined to comment further.



Am I the only one who think all this patent BS has gone too far, thoughts ??

To be honest a rough translation doesn't really give any depth as to what ideas Level 5 are breaching in regards to a patent. If they are making money out of something (this patent applies to 8 of their games all from the same series so it clearly does well) that genuinely infringes on something Sega own the rights to they are within their rights to sue. If not then oh well, Sega need to float their bank balance somehow considering all they release are hundreds Sonic games these days.

 

moegooner88


“A mechanism to manipulate the characters by touching the screen with your finger or pen.” Sega is claiming that “two patents acquired by the company has been compromised”.

What? Couldn't they sue everyone then? even nintendo with the 3DS Zelda games.


Sega need the money lol. First they're taking down youtubers now this.