Energy drink maker Monster has another video game trademark victim in its sights – this time, indie game Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals.
According to the game’s developer Glowstick Entertainment, Monster has lodged a legal complaint that takes exception to Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals including the word “Monsters” in its title.
Glowstick founder Vincent Livings has chosen to make the situation public via a thread on Twitter (as spotted by TheGamer), and pledged to fight Monster’s claim in court.
“It’s well known that Monster Energy is a notorious trademark troll,” Livings wrote. “Unfortunately, they’re at it again. For a company that likes to target their drinks at gamers, they also like to try to bully and bankrupt game studios with lengthy high dollar litigation.