American science-fiction author John Beiswenger who accused Ubisoft over claims the publisher infringed some of his copyrights to create the Assassin’s Creed universe has dropped his suit.
In Beiswenger’s novel ‘Link’, a machine known as the Link device is used to witness points of history through the eyes of those that experienced it. Link’s plot also involves assassinations, religious themes, and historical ancestors. He claimed: “Ubisoft have directly copied, and contributorily infringed on the whole of Plaintiff’s copyrighted work” with the release of games, guides, comic book series and trailers, but a solution has been found now.
Gamasutra reports Beiswenger has chosen to dismiss his earlier claims in order to focus on “unrelated business matters”.
While he’s no longer pursuing his claims against Ubisoft, Beiswenger still believes his copyrighted work was infringed upon by Ubisoft and is free to pursue further charges in the future. In a press release, according to legal representative Kelley Clements Keller.
“My client’s decision to exercise his right to voluntarily dismiss the action, without prejudice, in no way diminishes his stalwart conviction in the merit of his claims against Ubisoft. He is unwavering in his belief that many key components of the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise infringe on many key components of his novel, Link,” Keller said.
“We believe Ubisoft has engaged in egregious acts of copyright infringement and, should he choose to seek redress through the courts in the future, we remain confident that a trier of fact would agree.”
Gametrailers was also roped in the legal mess for publishing Assassin’s Creed trailers, and they chose to settle with Beiswenger out of court. Beiswenger’s lawyer, Kelly Clements Keller of the Keller Law Firm confirmed, “The claims against Gametrailers have been settled and the claims against Ubisoft have been dismissed, without prejudice.”
Did you read Link? sound off in the comments below with your thoughts on any similarities.
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The assassins are victorious
he author was probably visited by an assassin and intimidated to dismiss the claims lol
even if he tries to file a case again, the result will still be the same. he's just wasting his time.
He's just waiting for Ubisoft to make even more millions before he tries to swoop in and take it.
"Vittoria agli Assassini" – Caterina Sforza
Yeah!!!! The assassins win!!!! He was probably a templar…….
"It's done, then! Your schemes, like you, are put to rest!"
So he really did just want money. He knew he wouldn't get it from Ubisoft, so when Game Trailers gave him some he said OK? What a douche.
Vittoria agli assasini!!!! I hope his failure was painful. "You're dream dies with you….requiescat in pace… BASTARDO!!!!" -Ezio Auditore
I hope GT gave him a hundred bux and set f!ck off
dude no ones even heard of link sound like a he just wants to cash in after ubisoft makes more games assassini vittoria