Sony Sues Tencent Over Alleged Plagiarism in Light of Motiram
Sony has filed a lawsuit against Tencent in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the Chinese tech giant's new game, Light of Motiram, of plagiarizing elements from Sony's flagship Horizon franchise. The complaint describes Light of Motiram as a "slavish clone," citing similarities in mechanical creature design, protagonist characteristics, visual style, and promotional materials. Both games feature post-apocalyptic settings with tribal societies and red-haired female protagonists using scanning devices. Sony is seeking an injunction to stop further intellectual property infringement and unspecified substantial damages. The case, numbered 3:25-cv-06275, has been accepted by the court. Tencent has not yet issued a public response. This legal action adds to a history of copyright disputes involving Tencent, including previous cases with NetEase and NEXON. While the NEXON lawsuit was dismissed in Tencent's favor, the current case highlights ongoing tensions regarding intellectual property rights in the global gaming industry. The outcome could have significant implications for game development standards and cross-border IP enforcement.
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Sony Sues Tencent Over Alleged Plagiarism in Light of Motiram
Sony has filed a lawsuit against Tencent in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the Chinese tech giant's new game, Light of Motiram, of plagiarizing elements from Sony's flagship Horizon franchise. The complaint describes Light of Motiram as a "slavish clone," citing similarities in mechanical creature design, protagonist characteristics, visual style, and promotional materials. Both games feature post-apocalyptic settings with tribal societies and red-haired female protagonists using scanning devices. Sony is seeking an injunction to stop further intellectual property infringement and unspecified substantial damages. The case, numbered 3:25-cv-06275, has been accepted by the court. Tencent has not yet issued a public response. This legal action adds to a history of copyright disputes involving Tencent, including previous cases with NetEase and NEXON. While the NEXON lawsuit was dismissed in Tencent's favor, the current case highlights ongoing tensions regarding intellectual property rights in the global gaming industry. The outcome could have significant implications for game development standards and cross-border IP enforcement.
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