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Microsoft and Fox Television have agreed on Killer Instinct

Author: JACKIE | 5-04-2013 | Gaming News | Views: 487 | Comments: 0 |
Microsoft and Fox Television have agreed on Killer Instinct


In September last year, Microsoft He filed an application for re-registration of the trade mark Killer Instinct (Rights of the famous game series moved on to her, along with the purchase of the studio Rare in the early 2000s). However, after a couple of months, representatives of the US Patent Office sent us a response, stating that this action is not possible, because Name "Killer Instinct"Already occupied by the corporation Fox Television.


The fact that the trademark of the cult fighting game of the nineties is outdated and obsolete, and in 2005, Fox released a self-titled television series (not having, of course, noattitude to the game). After thirteen episodes of the show was closed due to low ratings, but the rights to the name were the creators.


Agents Patent Office explained MicrosoftThat both names once belonged to the same area - an area of ​​entertainment content.In the first case, this "video game software / online games," and the second "a dramatic television series." As is often intertwined with one another, to avoid confusion MS refused and was advised to resolve the issue directly with Fox Television.


A few months later, in early April, Microsoft It announced an agreement with Fox, in which both companies undertake not to oppose the co-existence of two separate brands "Killer Instinct"As they relate to entirely different things, and will be used in different circumstances.


"We will take all possible measures to prevent any possible confusion between them" - says in an official document.


Actually, hardly Microsoft I overcame this way for a reason. This means that the chances of new issues in the gaming series Killer Instinct increase. Who knows, maybe we will be pleased already on the E3.


Microsoft and Fox Television have agreed on Killer Instinct


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