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Quote from MySilverSky

this is really stupid they figured that if they could win against Microsoft they can win against anyone and everyone, I will be lol when they lose to MOJANG and the other big corporations. If MOJANG wins they should sue them back for making them look like the bad guys when they really are not and to cause them tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal coasts.

I'll note that Microsoft had a reason to settle that goes beyond any loss they may have temporarily taken by "losing" against a company like this. While back in the 1970's and 1980's Bill Gates was on record against software patents and Microsoft for many years didn't have any, they quickly went to "the dark side" and now has more patents than anybody besides IBM and perhaps AT&T. A win here by Uniloc could ultimately be beneficial for Microsoft as well, particularly for overly broad patents that are seen in favorable light by courts.

I certainly wouldn't use any lawsuit against Microsoft as an indication of precedence or how a a court may react as opposed to a group of companies who are active in fighting this lawsuit that want to stomp on even the very idea of a software patent and grind it into dust.

When I saw the title I was thinking "What has Mojang gotten themselves into again?"

Until I read this:

Uniloc appears to be suing numerous other gaming producers allegedly violating this patent, including Square Enix, Electronic Arts and others.

Oh. Another crazy guy suing out of greed I guess. More power to Mojang then, don't let this scumbag get what he (probably) doesn't deserve.

It's worth noting that even if Mojang loses it's unlikely it'll do them any serious damage. As an indie dev team, their overhead costs are very slim compared to larger software houses, and with the continuing success of both MC and MCX360, as well as the presales of their other games, their income so far outstrips their expenses that they could sue them for their net worth and they'd be back up and running within a week.

omfg their getting sued because they dont want people to pirate their game!? F**K OFF UNOLIC

i think they just jelly cause they made a game everyone likes

Quote from Elthehablo

What can I say: if someone is going to sue you for such dumb stuff, it would be an American...

Except it's not an American, it's Australian. anti-American propaganda FAIL!

" The same lawsuit was also filed against Electronic Arts, citing Bejewelled2 as an infringement upon their patents on Android devices."

Contact EA and team up on these faggotsAlso Guys don't forget Notch has AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND FANBASE to back him up.
I'm not worried.

Quote from Hlywood

Also Guys don't forget Notch has AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND FANBASE to back him up.

Which is completely meaningless in court.

It is obviously a publicity stunt to get more popularity, and i have to say, Uniloc is very stupid to mess with the Mojang, and the Mojang Community!

Quote from ShadowDrakken

Which is completely meaningless in court.

But he has plenty of followers, and one person in the community could very well be a lawyer and figure out counter arguments for Mojang.

The Mindcraft =/= Minecraft issue is completely invalid. Even if it didn't say "but not limited to", it would be an invalid issue - SO STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT IT.
They're suing several companies for the same thing, when some of them didn't do anything wrong, AKA, abuse of process.
Nobody can afford to fight Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Mojang, and a whole lot of others at the same time. Especially when they get countersued under rightful claims. They won't get a cent out of Mojang, EA, or Square Enix and they're likely to go out of business.
Also, the expired patent issue is invalid because they reapplied.

Hahahaha. This is hilarious, Electronic Arts, Squenix, and Mojang should team up and sue them for being lazy idiots bumming money off of companies that actually accomplish something with their time. Pathetic.

Quote from koalaman123

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I hope he steps on a Lego.

That's a little harsh.

Hai. Good hahaaa

Quote from HariboTer

Did anyone see over the pdf? They didn't even get that right xD

Sue-able.

Oh god. According to wikipedia he's known for SUCCESSFULLY suing microsoft. Mojang is a whole different game than microsoft though... Mojang is way better. xD

So, in theory they could sue any company that makes software that uses password protection as well? That's a system for preventing unauthorized usage of electronic data. Why don't they patent the wheel for all the good it will do them?

Quote from Tachikoma0

Oh god. According to wikipedia he's known for SUCCESSFULLY suing microsoft. Mojang is a whole different game than microsoft though... Mojang is way better. xD

They successfully sued MICROSOFT?!? Oh yeah, the password protection on the user login screen. Jees...

Reading through the lawsuit files.

Keep in mind i'm not lawyer and this is a guys opinion.


4. Mojang AB (“Mojang”) is organized and exists under the laws of Sweden with its
principal place of business in Stockholm, Sweden. Upon information and belief, Mojang does
business in the State of Texas and in the Eastern District of Texas.

AND BELIEF. We will have to hear from mojang, but it's a little suspicious that they do buisness in the same state as UNILOC USAs base..

11. The ’067 patent is valid, enforceable and was duly issued in full compliance with
Title 35 of the United States Code.

Forgive me but Minecraft and Minecraft PE were both created in Sweden, Yes? Granted it was posted on Android market and perhaps they agreed to something.


12. Mojang is directly infringing one or more claims of the ’067 patent in this judicial
district and elsewhere in Texas, including at least claim 107, 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.

- What is the legal issue with requiring server use? Exactly how legal is it to use the application unauthorized? Also, Mindcraft? Really?


13. Uniloc has been damaged as a result of Defendant’s infringing conduct described
in this Count. Defendant is, thus, liable to Uniloc in an amount that adequately compensates it
for Defendant’s infringements, which, by law, cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together
with interest and costs as fixed by this Court under 35 U.S.C. § 284.



Prayer for Relief
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e. That Uniloc be granted such other and further relief as the Court may deem just
and proper under the circumstances.

What in the **** do you need releif from? How has the inability to break into THEIR app made your life worse?

It's a legitimate lawsuit. I'm not sure if this company actually owns the patent in question, but if they do then they have the right to do it. Of course I don't support this, they're just a sleezy company which wan'ts to piggyback on the ones who make money by acquiring an extremely vague patent. I don't think this lawsuit will pull through as I feel the documents for the lawsuit seem to be somewhat poorly written and has evidence that they failed to research Mojang very well other than their place of business. Of course this being said, I know nothing of legality issues, it just seems somewhat stupid for someone to have the ability exploit businesses over an idea.

To all you mother ****ers talking **** on America you are no better than those Americans that make you perceive us all in the way that you do.

Uniloc is a patent troll. They aren't suing because of infringement, but because they ether want or need money. Probably the first one. This reminds me of some videos I watched a while ago: Everything is a Remix