For years, gamers have enjoyed the multiplayer experiences offered by popular games from Activision Blizzard such as World of Warcraft and Call of Duty. However, a recent legal battle has brought to light a different side of the gaming giant. In a verdict handed down by a jury on May 3, Activision Blizzard was found guilty of patent infringement and ordered to pay Acceleration Bay a hefty sum of $23.4 million.
The infringement in question pertained to two patents held by Acceleration Bay that are related to networking and broadcasting technology. These technologies were reportedly used in the multiplayer components of several Activision games. The jury determined that Activision owed $18 million for unauthorized use of the patents in World of Warcraft and an additional $5.4 million for similar infringements in two Call of Duty titles.
When considering the verdict, the jury had to assess whether Acceleration Bay had provided sufficient evidence of infringement and determine a fair compensation amount. The ruling sets a precedent for future cases involving patent infringement in the gaming industry.
Notably, Acceleration Bay is also pursuing similar patent infringement cases against other gaming giants such as Take-Two and Electronic Arts. The outcome of these cases could have significant implications for the industry as a whole.
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