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Xater

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #1

Looks like the Candy Crush guys are also going after The Banner Saga. Their argument seems to be that they have games with Saga in the title therefor totally a point of confusion.

Here is the legal document: http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/ttabvue-91214235-OPP-1.pdf

Update 1: I am not a lawyer but I guess these are the important parts.

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Update 2: Some tweets that followed the document by Supperannuation

Update 3: Some more relevant tweets on what Stoic might be able to do, but he isn't a lawyer so who knows.

Update 4:

Update 5:

MHWilliams said:

As I noted in my version of the story, King.com's Saga trademark is currently suspended. So they're just opposing Stoic's filing.

http://www.trademarkia.com/saga-85482736.html

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Gaz_RB

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #2

I just don't believe it. Out of control.

 

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The Tofunator

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #3

Well these King.com fellows can go fuck off.

 

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BarrenMind

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #4

Thought this one was a joke...

 

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Nokterian

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #5

What a bunch of assholes jezus.

 

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The_Darkest_Red

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #6

These guys are the worst. THE WORST.

Also, buy The Banner Saga, it's great.

 

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RK9039

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #7

What a bunch of arseholes.

 

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DTKT

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #8

Does this and the "Candy" trademark actually have a chance in court?

 

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jet1911

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #9

Yes, yes, that make perfect sense.

 

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ChosenPredator

Banned

• Jan 21, 2014

• #10

these guys are going Super Saiyan Sue

 

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TouchMyBox

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #11

Someone grab me my Little Inferno™ Home Entertainment Fireplace System...

I've got some burning to do.

 

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esterk

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #12

 

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inky

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #13

DTKT said:

Does this and the "Candy" trademark actually have a chance in court?

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With enough money involved it might.

 

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Mr. Poolman

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #14

Now I'm buying the Banner SAGA

 

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Celegus

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #15

Xater said:

Looks like the Candy Crush guys are also going after The Banner Saga. Their argument seems to be that they have games with Saga in the title therefor totally a point of confusion.

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But Banner Saga is a good game... I don't see how there could be much confusion.

 

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The Blackrose

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #16

Already don't see King in a favorable light thanks to their browser hijacking antics on cell phones.

Now they're just reaching.

 

SJRB

Gold Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #17

Don't mess with The Banner Saga goddamnit, it's an amazing game.

 

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Dennis

Banned

• Jan 21, 2014

• #18

Time to trademark every single word in the English language.

It is the only way to make sure I get mine.

 

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shink

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #19

Well then. Uninstalled Candy Crush.

 

FrostuTheNinja

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #20

But, Sigma Star Saga. And Romancing Saga. And Saga! D:

 

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Fuzzy

I would bang a hot farmer!

• Jan 21, 2014

• #21

Will they also retroactively go after Square Enix for their Saga games?

 

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megalowho

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #22

Seems way over the line, even for patent trolling. They're not even on the same platform.

 

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Doctor Decimate

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #23

Watch out, that one DBZ game on the Gamecube. They're coming for you, too.

 

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MattKeil

BIGTIME TV MOGUL #2

• Jan 21, 2014

• #24

Time to have a seat, King.com.

 

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Teknopathetic

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #25

I fear King.com has too much money to be driven into complete despair as Tim Langdell was. Unfortunate.

 

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Loudninja

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #26

I am confuse.

 

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Oriel

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #27

Fuck you King, fuck you.

 

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birdchili

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #28

really large corp-destroying consumer backlash pls.

 

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iammeiam

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #29

Fuzzy said:

Will they also retroactively go after Square Enix for their Saga games?

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I feel like Crush 3DS/PSP should be their next target. Just to go after all the words.

 

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Shig

Strap on your hooker ...

• Jan 21, 2014

• #30

Scrolls of the Candy Edge Saga: The Litigationing

 

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Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew

Banned

• Jan 21, 2014

• #31

Some big publisher needs to sue their ass. Glad I don't support their shit.

 

NeonDelta

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #32

I wish someone who's surname is King would trademark the word King

 

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mavs

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #33

Fuck, I thought the Langdell connection was just a silly joke.

 

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Oriel

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #34

Fuzzy said:

Will they also retroactively go after Square Enix for their Saga games?

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And Sega for Panzer Dragoon Saga? Bring it King.com you money grabbing fucks!

 

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Lautaro

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #35

Oh great some unoriginal assholes going after an indie game. Motherfuckers!

I guess they'll go after some JRPG that has the saga word too, right?

 

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Tucah

you speak so well

• Jan 21, 2014

• #36

I know I was surprised when I couldn't crush candies in Banner Saga.

 

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Kabuki Quantum Lover

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #37

Teknopathetic said:

I fear King.com has too much money to be driven into complete despair as Tim Langdell was. Unfortunate.

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I was about to bring up the EDGE case. This is just messed up.

 

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Linkup

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #38

I thought Banner Saga was a kickstarter game that started almost a year ago before anyone even heard of candy crush.

 

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jet1911

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #39

NeonDelta said:

I wish someone who's surname is King would trademark the word King

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Burger King should sue them.

 

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CheesecakeRecipe

Stormy Grey

• Jan 21, 2014

• #40

NeonDelta said:

I wish someone who's surname is King would trademark the word King

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Burger King to shut them down after arguing they were planning on re-releasing their hit games such as Big Bumpin and Sneak King, and thus King.com's claim to the name may cause irreparable brand confusion.

 

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Twinduct

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #41

Dennis said:

Time to trademark every single word in the English language.

It is the only way to make sure I get mine.

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Too© Late©
Pay© Me©

 

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SenorArdilla

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #42

Does King.com realize how many games there are with "Saga" in their names?

 

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Lunaniem

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #43

Linkup said:

I thought Banner Saga was a kickstarter game that started almost a year ago before anyone even heard of candy crush.

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No, they are totally ripping off another generic Bejeweled clone.

 

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Darklord

Banned

• Jan 21, 2014

• #44

Why do people have to act like such total cunts?

 

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MattKeil

BIGTIME TV MOGUL #2

• Jan 21, 2014

• #45

Hey Disney, I think you have precedent on this one. A quick C&D from the Mouse might make these guys settle down.

 

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BanGy.nz

Banned

• Jan 21, 2014

• #46

EA, we need you.

 

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Daedardus

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #47

King.com Presents: Crush All Sagas. Coming to courts this year.

 

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PaulLFC

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #48

How can you trademark the word "saga"? Is someone going to trademark the word "the" in relation to games next? How about "of"? Candy Crush is a rip off as it is.

 

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studyguy

Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #49

Sounds like a whale going after a mouse.
So this is basically the new Rovio, right? Not much beyond Candy Crush Saga rolling for them at the moment? Looks like they're iterating on it twice now, wonder how long this one will go.

 

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Chums Knifeblade

Neo Member

• Jan 21, 2014

• #50

Sums up all of my feelings about this