Mar 26 2009
Not All Zombies Are Created Equal: Owners of Rights to “Dawn of the Dead” Lose Copyright Suit Over Popular Video Game
In a decision that shocked some in Hollywood, a California district court recently held that a popular video game did not infringe on the copyrights of a previously-released motion picture, even though, at first glance, the game and film contained strikingly similar characters, themes, and plot lines. With video games becoming more “cinematic” in their stories and themes and the industry now established as a substantial source of revenue, this decision highlights the difficulty that film copyright holders may have in asserting ownership rights in video game elements and preventing others from profiting on their protected works without permission. Continue Reading »
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