11 June 2021CopyrightAlex Baldwin

Activision to face jury over alleged 'Call of Duty' infringement

Activision Blizzard will face jury trial in a case brought by former pro wrestler Booker T, who claims a character in video game "Call of Duty" infringes copyright in a character he created.

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