Candy Crush Saga publisher King didn’t exactly do everyone favors when it attempted to secure trademark rights for the term “candy” and “saga” in its games. Most notably, the developers of CandySwipe and The Banner Saga were less than pleased with these trademark applications, since it affected some of their game releases.
However, it appears that King has come forth and settled the trademark matters with both companies. Runsome Apps founder Albert Ransom, who was very cross with King, says the company has since addressed his complaints. “I am happy to announce that I have amicably resolved my dispute with King over my CandySwipe trademark and that I am withdrawing my opposition to their mark and they are withdrawing their counterclaim against mine,” he said in a statement. “I have learned that they picked the Candy Crush name before I released my game and that they were never trying to take my game away. Both our games can continue to coexist without confusing players.”
Meanwhile, Stoic, the developers behind Banner Saga, had a similar statement. “Stoic is pleased to have come to an agreement with King regarding Stoic’s The Banner Saga trademark, which enables both parties to protect their respective trademarks now and in the future.”
Source: GamesIndustry International
