Sony Sues Tencent for "Blatant Copying" of Horizon Series
Sony claims that Tencent's Light of Moria, which closely resembles the Horizon series, was developed after a proposal to license the intellectual property was rejected, causing potential confusion and damage to their brand.
Marcus Thompson · 1 min read
Lawsuit Filed Against Tencent's Light of Moria for Alleged Infringement of Horizon Series
Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent on July 25 in California, alleging that Tencent's game, Light of Moria, is a blatant copy of Sony's Horizon series. The game, developed by Polaris Quest (a Tencent subsidiary), currently has no confirmed release date. According to Sony, the similarities between Light of Moria and the Horizon series are undeniable. The lawsuit claims Tencent is intentionally misleading gamers into believing Light of Moria is a new installment in the Horizon franchise, causing irreparable harm to Sony's business and reputation. This legal action follows Sony's prior rejection of a Tencent proposal to license the Horizon intellectual property. In the lawsuit, Sony seeks up to $150,000 for each infringed work within the Horizon franchise. Additionally, Sony demands the cancellation of Light of Moria and the return of all products and marketing materials containing what Sony deems "forbidden trademarks" for destruction by their team.
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