Konami Digital Entertainment files a lawsuit against Cygames for “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” game infringement

On May 17, Konami Digital Entertainment (KDE), a subsidiary of the Konami Group, filed a lawsuit against Cygames, which develops and provides the game “Uma Musume Pretty Derby,” in an interview with Business Insider Japan.In order to respect the efforts of creators and continue to develop innovative services in the future, we will firmly respond to things that should be protected.” It’s not.”commented.

Regarding Cygames, the parent company CyberAgent filed a lawsuit on the afternoon of the same day, claiming that the game “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” infringed the patent rights, and Cygames was sued by KDE for damages of 4 billion yen and an injunction to stop providing the game.was announcing。

KDE responded to Business Insider Japan’s interview by email.After stating that the lawsuit was filed as a “fact”, the details of the lawsuit and the content of the patent that is believed to have been infringed“I would like you to refrain from answering.”and

KDE, on the other hand,“Patents are the history of creator development and company property. All company services are made possible by protecting them.” “We respect the efforts of creators and will continue to develop innovative services. In order to continue to do so, we will firmly respond to what should be protected.”commented.

Moreover,“We have continued discussions with the idea that it would be good if we could solve it through discussions and efforts, but it is very disappointing that we were not able to reach a consensus.” I’m sorry.”and asked for understanding.

cyber agentAnnouncement on May 17Regarding the circumstances leading up to the lawsuit, Cygames and Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Konami Digital Entertainment) and Cygames have acquired patent rights, etc., for part of the game system and program of “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” provided by Cygames. However, Cygames’ opinion was not accepted by Konami Digital Entertainment, leading to the filing of a lawsuit.”

Cygames ispress release“We believe that ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby’ does not infringe Konami Digital Entertainment’s patent rights, and we will clarify the legitimacy of this in the proceedings of this lawsuit.” are doing.

The answer from Konami Digital Entertainment is as follows.

──Is it true that you filed a lawsuit against Cygames?

A: Yes. It is a fact.

──About the content of the lawsuit, the purpose of the lawsuit and the contents of the claim. What is your view on the right to be considered infringed?

A: I would like to refrain from answering about the content.

Patents are the history of the creator’s development and the property of the company.

The services of all companies are built on the protection of this.

As a company, we respect the efforts of creators, and in order to develop innovative services in the future, we will firmly respond to what we should protect.

We have continued discussions with the idea that it would be good if we could resolve this issue through discussions and initiatives, but it is very disappointing that we were unable to reach a consensus.

It is not the purpose to deprive users who are enjoying the game of play.

I hope that you will respond in a way that will not be disadvantageous to the user until the judgment is issued.

──Do you plan to announce this matter in a press release in the future?

A: I would like to refrain from answering.