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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Dear uniloc,
F*** off minecraft you troll leaches.
Worst wishes for you uniloc!
From,
Everyone
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
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
First of all, Minecraft Pocket Edition for Android doesn't authenticate it's users, and second of all...
it's Minecraft.
Ric Richardson
Ric is an Australian inventor, technologist and a founder of Uniloc. Ric stepped down as chairman of Uniloc in late 2007 to begin working as a full-time independent inventor, but continues to develop innovations for the company. He lives in Australia by the beach where finds it best to think and dream.
...What?