September 03, 2014
Electronic Arts Inc., Zynga Inc. and others cannot collect attorneys' fees from Gametek LLC after beating back accusations that they infringed a patent for in-game purchases, a California federal judge ruled Tuesday, finding Gametek's case wasn't exceptional even under newly loosened rules for awarding fees.
April 25, 2014
A California federal judge on Friday sided with Electronic Arts Inc., Zynga Inc. and two other video game companies, agreeing to toss a series of Gametek LLC suits accusing them of infringing its patent on in-game purchases because the patent covers an abstract idea.
April 24, 2014
Electronic Arts Inc., Zynga Inc. and two other video game companies urged a California federal judge on Thursday to end Gametek LLC's lawsuits accusing them of infringing its patent on in-game purchases, arguing that the patent covers an abstract idea that's been part of gaming for hundreds of years.