The judge got a computer loaded with Crazy Red vs. Blue and Super Red vs. Blue.
Then what?
🎮 Preliminary injunction DENIED.
In litigation, losing a preliminary injunction is about as bad as it gets.
I’ve been following the big lawsuit between two Fortnite creators:
🕹️ MM Games created Crazy Red Vs Blue. 🔴 vs. 🔵
🕹️ JOGO Studios created Super Red Vs Blue. 🔴 vs. 🔵
MM sued Jogo, claiming Jogo copied the layout and gameplay of their game.
They asked the court for an emergency order (a preliminary injunction) requiring Jogo to take Super Red Vs Blue offline.
This summer, the court issued a tentative ruling denying the motion. But before making a final decision, the judge wanted to see for himself.
He ordered both games to be provided directly to chambers. A computer loaded with the games was delivered to the court. (Probably one of the more fun days at work for chambers staff).
On Friday, the court officially DENIED MM’s request. That means Jogo’s Super
Red Vs. Blue stays online.
💡 Why this matters:
A preliminary injunction is like taking a shot at the king. You better not miss. If your motion is denied, it often means that the court doubts your case. That’s why many lawsuits settle right after a PI ruling.