Sony Seeks Court Order Against Tencent’s Alleged Horizon-Inspired Game Amid Copyright Dispute
Sony Interactive Entertainment has requested a preliminary injunction to block Tencent from using materials allegedly derived from the Horizon franchise in its upcoming game Light of Motiram. The legal move follows accusations of character, aesthetic, and musical similarities, despite Tencent’s recent alterations to promotional content. Industry analysts suggest the case could set precedents for intellectual property protection in global gaming markets.
Legal Escalation in Gaming Intellectual Property Dispute
Sony Interactive Entertainment has escalated its legal battle with Tencent, filing for a preliminary injunction against the Chinese gaming giant’s upcoming title Light of Motiram. According to reports from Games Fray, Sony alleges Tencent has engaged in what sources describe as a “shell game” with content allegedly copied from Sony’s Horizon series. The injunction request specifically targets Tencent’s use of any material “copied or derived” from Horizon games, aiming to prevent potential market confusion ahead of the lawsuit’s resolution.
