Uniloc sues Mojang over alleged patent infringement in 'Mindcraft'

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Texas-based tech-patent collector Uniloc has filed suit against Mojang, claiming that the Android version of "Mindcraft," (seriously, that's what it says in the filing), infringes upon Patent #6,857,067, "System and method for preventing unauthorized access to electronic data." Specifically, the filing references claim 107 of the patent, which covers a "Computer code executable on an electronic device to prevent unauthorized access to electronic data stored on the electronic device."

Yup, Mindcraft.

"Unfortunately for them, they're suing us over a software patent. If needed, I will throw piles of money at making sure they don't get a cent," Notch said on Twitter this morning. "Software patents are plain evil. Innovation within software is basically free, and it's growing incredibly rapid. Patents only slow it down."

Uniloc is seeking damages compounded by both pre and post-judgment interest, as well as ongoing royalties from Mojang. This should be a good one.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/21/uniloc-sues-mojang-over-alleged-patent-infringement-in-android-v/#comments

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IvoePosted:

lol sue them back for filing a fake law suit against the wrong people as they do not own mindcraft

FlagsPosted:

Wow. "Mindcraft" really?

As said before Notch should sue.

VEVOPosted:

Notch should sue them right back for game and name infringement. Regardless, those "mindcraft" idiots are going to get a lot of bad reviews.

ZazPosted:

It is minecraft D:

Third_EyePosted:

Mojang will win, that quote seems pretty confident. And besides, Uniloc can't even get the name right LOL

Android_Posted:

Mojang better win.

SulfurPosted:

Not... MINDCRAFT D:

xD

MazurPosted:

lol "I will throw piles of money at making sure they don't get a cent"

FrogPosted:

Mindcraft? Get it taken down!

GaryPosted:

Mojang will win, this is another failed attempt at taking down the king of games