Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Removal from Belgium’s company register
Hyperion was removed from Belgium’s official company register after failing to file annual reports for three years. The company later supplied the missing reports to the National Bank of Belgium.
2017
Trademark dispute with Cloanto and associated Amiga entities
Hyperion became involved in a continuing dispute with Cloanto and related Amiga rights holders concerning the use and registration of the AmigaOS and AmigaOne trademarks.
2015
Belgian insolvency declaration
Hyperion was declared insolvent in January 2015. The company said the declaration resulted from an administrative error by a third party, and the decision was overturned on 2 April 2015.
2007
AmigaOS 4 contract and intellectual-property lawsuit
Amiga Incorporated sued Hyperion over alleged contractual, trademark, and copyright violations concerning AmigaOS 4. Hyperion denied the allegations and filed counterclaims concerning Amiga’s management of its intellectual property and contractual obligations. The dispute ended in a 2009 settlement that granted Hyperion exclusive AmigaOS 4 development and marketing rights while leaving the Amiga trademark with Amiga Incorporated.