WTF?
So, if I'm reading all this nonsense correctly, Gibson, who has been partnering with the GH franchise for years, has suddenly decided that GH is infringing on their patent? Not only that, but is now going after retailers to stop selling it?
I could understand this if a) GH just came out, and b) if there weren't Gibson branded controllers. But, since they're already making money on this...give me a break.
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If I followed my own links, this would have made more sense. From Activision:
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"As Activision noted in its filing, Gibson waited three years to make its patent allegations, and only did so after it became clear that Activision was not interested in renewing its marketing and support agreement with Gibson. Activision continues to believe that Gibson's claims are disingenuous and lack any justification."
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So, Gibson's just pissed because there will no longer be a Gibson branded Guitar Hero guitar.