Attack of the Clones: Battling Copyright Infringement in the Courts
Several recent court cases, including the EA vs. Zynga lawsuit and the proliferation of "cloned" games, have opened up the debate on how taking too much inspiration from existing games influences innovation in the industry—to the point that an industry body like TIGA even sent out a questionnaire on the subject to its members. The issue is now on everyone's agenda, as cloning (or "fast follow") is on the rise again with shorter development cycles on new platforms such as social and mobile. And while many creators of original concepts are unhappy, few actually take action.