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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The lawyers jobs are to manipulate the law into the favor of their clients , even if they are terribly wrong in a moral sense.
Patents are a plague , it discourages innovation , there's a reason they are calling the "innovation tax".
Why are there people in this world who sue people for their daily lunch money.
and it just happens about 90% of us here have never heard of this company.
Essentially they patent peoples ideas, sue people using the ideas, reap the rewards.
**** that
Majong (sounds like Mahjong)? LOL since when did Mojang work on Chinese tile puzzles? XD
Oh but doesn't he sound like such a wonderful man? What an honor it would be to be married to him! He is such a sensitive and down to earth man! MOJANG IS EVIL! Inb4someonetakesmeseriously.
it's epic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric_Richardson
F Patents!
It almost feels like I'm reading Uncyclopedia.
Anyway... UNILOC MUST DIE.
Oh, and by the way, it actually is a typical American company as the company is based in Plano, Texas.