Friday, September 14, 2012

Zynga countersues EA for alleged 'anticompetitive' practices


EA is accusing Zynga of ripping off its Sims Social game.


Zynga is countering Electronic Arts' allegations of infringement with a compliant over what the social gaming company characterizes as "anticompetitive and unlawful business practices," Zynga said in a statement today.


The company filed a 3-part response today to EA's lawsuit, which accused Zynga of ripping off EA's Sims Social game.


"Today we responded to EA's claims which we believe have no merit," Zynga General Counsel Reggie Davis said in a statement today. "We also filed a counterclaim which addresses actions by EA we believe to be anticompetitive and unlawful business practices, including legal threats and demands for no-hire agreements. We look forward to getting back to focusing all our efforts on delighting our players."


More details on the complaints to come soon, but if you want to read the documents yourself, just scroll down.


Update, 2:24 p.m. PT: Updated with court documents.


Part 1 Zynga's Motion to Strike


Part 2 Zynga's Answer and Demand for Jury Trial


Part 3 Counterclaim [Read more]


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