The Case: A Gaming Platform Sued Competitor Over Infringement Claims
The plaintiff, a mobile multiplayer gaming platform, sued a competing mobile skill-based gaming company over patent infringement claims. The complaint alleged that the defendant infringed upon two of the plaintiff’s foundational gaming patents relating to game development technology and their developer platform.
The Ask: An Expert Who Understands Online Multiplayer Gaming
Our client approached WIT to provide an expert with extensive knowledge of online multiple-player gaming related to game development, data processing, player environments, and electronic record keeping. Additionally, they sought someone with knowledge of virtual gaming as it relates to player locations and local regulations.
Why WIT was Best Suited to Meet the Expert Need:
In anticipation of a high demand for experts for lawsuits involving emerging video game technology, WIT has actively recruited and retained world-class academics, industry executives, and subject-matter experts to support clients in litigation. For this case, WIT recommended an affiliate gaming expert whose knowledge base covers computer graphics, gaming algorithms, multiplayer online gaming environments, and dynamic modeling.
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