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Bot makers: beware!

By Chris Bennett, Tudor Carsten, Michael R. Coburn, Sarah Dale-Harris, Pablo Guzman, Danielle (Dani) Lemon, Chris Metcalfe and David Spratley

In March we reported that Vivendi had sued the author of a software tool that automates certain in-game tasks such as fighting in World of Warcraft. Vivendi claimed that the software tool infringed its copyrights because the tool copies game code into RAM in order to avoid cheat-prevention software, and also violates the game's end-user licence agreement.

Earlier this week the United States District Court for the District of Arizona released its decision, granting Vivendi summary judgment regarding copyright infringement and tortious interference. Other claims, such as certain DMCA claims, trade-mark claims and unjust enrichment claims, will be decided later in a full trial.

Coverage here (Virtually Blind)

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Full post as published by Video Game Law Blog on July 17, 2008 (boomark / email).