Mythic Entertainment
Files Suit Against Microsoft for Trademark Infringement is the press release
with word that
Mythic
Entertainment is suing Microsoft over the title Mythica, MS's upcoming
MMORPG. Here's a bit:
The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia, in Alexandria, alleges that Microsoft's
forthcoming online game, "Mythica," and pre-release publicity for such
game, infringes Mythic's name and federally-registered trademark MYTHIC
ENTERTAINMENT®, and amounts to unfair competition in violation of federal and
state law. The complaint alleges that the term "Mythica" is so similar
to Mythic's registered mark and name as to be likely to cause confusion, mistake
or deception among consumers. Mythic is seeking a permanent injunction and
economic remedies. Mythic Entertainment objected to Microsoft's use of
"Mythica" previously, but Microsoft refused to stop using the name.