Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Epic appeals ruling in lawsuit against Apple
Lawsuit filed
Epic filed an appeal against the ruling in its lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules. According to the source, the initial notice did not explain how Epic was challenging the decision. The event was reported on September 12, 2021.
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More importantly, Rogers found Epic's monopoly allegations didn't hold up under scrutiny.
The Verge reports Epic has filed an appeal against the ruling.
So, Apple has opted to appeal the case, which it previously called a "resounding victory."
2020
Apple responds to Epic’s criticism
Company response
In August 2020, after Epic criticized Apple over its plan to cut off Epic’s developer account and access to iOS and Mac development tools, Apple issued a statement. Apple said that Epic had caused the situation and that it would not make an exception for Epic. The dispute centered on Apple’s planned termination of Epic’s developer account and its access to the development tools for iOS and Mac.
Apple issued a statement after Epic criticized Apple over its plan to cut off Epic’s developer account and access to iOS and Mac development tools. Apple said Epic had caused the situation and that it would not make an exception for Epic.
Company response
Denial — 苹果公司
苹果表示此次的事件是由Epic方面一手造成的
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就在Epic谴责苹果将切断他们的开发者账户以及IOS和Mac开发工具之后，苹果公司也对此事发布了声明。
苹果表示此次的事件是由Epic方面一手造成的，并且其实很容易进行补救。苹果公司也不会为了Epic一家进行破例。
2020
Coral Castle museum plans to sue Epic over Fortnite location
Lawsuit filed
The Coral Castle museum announced plans to sue Epic Games over the Coral Castle location in Fortnite. According to the museum, the in-game location resembles the real-life site and uses its trademarked name without permission. The museum stated it was seeking monetary damages related to alleged confusion. The announcement concerned a planned lawsuit; no further details on the filing or its outcome were provided in the source.
The people at the Coral Castle museum said they were going to sue Epic over Fortnite's Coral Castle location, alleging similarities to the real-life site and use of its trademarked name without permission, and seeking monetary damages related to alleged confusion.
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Coral Castle wants to get monetary damages associated with the confusion between the two, and for Epic using the trademarked name without their permission.
The company behind that location, which is also known as Florida's Stonehenge, is out to sue Epic for using the Coral Castle name in Fortnite.
The people at Coral Castle museum feel that the Fortnite location has a lot of similarities to the real-life spot, including “nautical/beach motifs, castle structures, partial castle walls, and stone objects.”
2019
Epic sues Fortnite tester over Chapter 2 leaks
Lawsuit filed
In a controversy noted on the Epic brand wiki, Epic sued Fortnite tester Ronald Sykes, alleging that he leaked information about Fortnite Chapter 2 and breached a non-disclosure agreement. The lawsuit also alleges misappropriation of trade secrets. The dispute concerns the tester's handling of confidential material related to the game's Chapter 2 content.
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Epic is now calling for injunctive relief and maximum damages for the alleged breach of contract and "misappropriation" of trade secrets.
Epic is suing a Fortnite tester it alleges leaked Chapter Two information.
Epic is taking one of its testers to court, alleging that he leaked information about Fortnite Chapter 2 which "spoiled" the rollout for other players.