To many, the name "Uniloc" doesn't mean much - however, that will likely change in the coming days. Uniloc is suing Mojang for allegedly infringing on the company's patent. What patent is allegedly being infringed?
a system and method ... for preventing unauthorized access to electronic data stored on an electronic device.
It is not known at this time what, if anything, this means for Mojang. Of note, Markus "Notch" Persson has certainly voiced his opinion on the matter, stating that he "will throw piles of money at making sure they don't get a cent". Little else is known about the lawsuit at this time.
Notch has made the lawsuit PDF available for viewing, which you can see by clicking here. He has also posted a detailed write-up on his perspective on software patents - you can view it by clicking here.
Uniloc appears to be suing numerous other gaming producers allegedly violating this patent, including Square Enix, Electronic Arts and others.
Any further specifics of the case will be covered as they develop.
UPDATE: Ric Richardson has posted his views on the situation as well, which you can read by clicking here. It is important to note that Mr. Richardson has had no direct part in the lawsuit of Uniloc vs. Mojang.
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Not that I take this seriously at all, but considering the PDF of the lawsuit says 'Mindcraft' says to me this is another patent-troll, and it won't go anywhere.
To many, the name Ric Richardson won't mean much. However, it is likely a name that will garner a great deal more attention in the coming days - his company "Uniloc" is suing Mojang for allegedly infringing on the company's patent. What patent is allegedly being infringed?
It is not known at this time what, if anything, this means for Mojang. Of note, Markus "Notch" Persson has certainly voiced his opinion on the matter, stating that he "will throw piles of money at making sure they don't get a cent". Little else is known about the lawsuit at this time.
Notch has made the lawsuit PDF available for viewing, which you can see by clicking here.
Uniloc appears to be suing numerous other gaming producers allegedly violating this patent, including Square Enix, Electronic Arts and others.
Any further specifics of the case will be covered as they develop.
Yeah Uniloc is not going to get a penny from E.A. and reading that a little there patent is there so they may get a rewritten patent nothing major. So summary Mojang is not going to be paying thousands to these people
It almost like me blaming someone for stealing my idea, when they had no contact with me whatsoever, and are LITERALLY on the opposite side of the earth. Most likely, if this is not complete bogus, this Uniloc company got a vague patent filed just so that (from a legal standpoint) everyone else is at fault.
That said, I am still in favor of Mojang, mainly because Uniloc is trying to sue so many poeple AT ONCE. Imagine a single person trying to start a war against an entire army... IT IS NOT A SMART MOVE
These worthless sh*theads should go run on the highway this is completely bull and these people are currently sueing 5 different companies including Mojang at the same time these guys will fail misserably and because one of the is E.A. they most likely be a counter sueing because of all this bull "AAAAAGGGGHHHHH". And for the people that don't know these guys sueing are from USA Texas so guesse If this is even remotely right.
Not that I take this seriously at all, but considering the PDF of the lawsuit says 'Mindcraft' says to me this is another patent-troll, and it won't go anywhere.
It's one of the first thing i noticed when reading it , you'd think they would do a minimum of research on who and what they are suing.
Apparently these guys have been suing every big company out there and it's just part of being popular. More money for the lawyers.
Well, for those who didnt understand, the document apparently says that mojang infringed one of unilocs adroid programs, or program that the minecraft android app uses. what unilocs seems to want is money for the apparent losses of profit because of this supposed infringing.
can Mojang can countersue for false claims if this turns out to be, obviously, false?
Cheesy commercial voice: Hay kids, it's Bogo the clown! And I promote Ric for his sueing! You know what Ric says? Sing it with me!
"YOUR SUED FOR NOTHING,YOUR SUED FOR SNEEZING."
Mitt Romney: I am Mitt Romney and I approve this message.
PS. I do not support Ric. That fat ass can stop sueing and get a frieking life. Mojang's side totally
without the consent or authorization
of Uniloc, by or through making, using, offering for sale, selling and/or importing Android based
applications for use on cellular phones and/or tablet devices that require communication with a
server to perform a license check to prevent the unauthorized use of said application, including,
but not limited to, Mindcraft.
... LOLWUT?
First of all, Minecraft Pocket Edition for Android doesn't authenticate it's users, and second of all...
It is not known at this time what, if anything, this means for Mojang. Of note, Markus "Notch" Persson has certainly voiced his opinion on the matter, stating that he "will throw piles of money at making sure they don't get a cent". Little else is known about the lawsuit at this time.
Notch has made the lawsuit PDF available for viewing, which you can see by clicking here. He has also posted a detailed write-up on his perspective on software patents - you can view it by clicking here.
Uniloc appears to be suing numerous other gaming producers allegedly violating this patent, including Square Enix, Electronic Arts and others.
Any further specifics of the case will be covered as they develop.
UPDATE: Ric Richardson has posted his views on the situation as well, which you can read by clicking here. It is important to note that Mr. Richardson has had no direct part in the lawsuit of Uniloc vs. Mojang.
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Dear uniloc,
F*** off minecraft you troll leaches.
Worst wishes for you uniloc!
From,
Everyone
Leader of the elite 501st legion / Current Avatar: Martian Fighting Machine Tripod (TWOTW)
Yeah Uniloc is not going to get a penny from E.A. and reading that a little there patent is there so they may get a rewritten patent nothing major. So summary Mojang is not going to be paying thousands to these people
That said, I am still in favor of Mojang, mainly because Uniloc is trying to sue so many poeple AT ONCE. Imagine a single person trying to start a war against an entire army... IT IS NOT A SMART MOVE
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Apparently these guys have been suing every big company out there and it's just part of being popular. More money for the lawyers.
They are patent trolls , they are always wrong.
can Mojang can countersue for false claims if this turns out to be, obviously, false?
Uniloc is suing everyone, just because they strengthened their game's security?!
Hey Ric! Why don't you go get hit by a Space Shuttle?
"YOUR SUED FOR NOTHING,YOUR SUED FOR SNEEZING."
Mitt Romney: I am Mitt Romney and I approve this message.
PS. I do not support Ric. That fat ass can stop sueing and get a frieking life. Mojang's side totally
Everypony is awesome!
First of all, Minecraft Pocket Edition for Android doesn't authenticate it's users, and second of all...
it's Minecraft.