YouTuber Accursed Farms Takes on Ubisoft in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Abandoned Game: “I’m Trying to Save Games People Love”

Los Angeles, CA – A YouTuber and fan of Ubisoft’s popular game, The Crew, is gearing up to file a class-action lawsuit against the gaming company. Ross Scott, also known as Accursed Farms, claims that Ubisoft deceived gamers by selling the game under the premise of a “perpetual license,” but failing to deliver what was promised. Scott argues that The Crew was sold as a product, not a service, and accuses Ubisoft of rendering the game unusable and devoid of value post-sale. Scott’s intention to sue comes after Ubisoft cancelled and shut down The Crew, … Read more

Stay Ahead of the Game: Essential Updates on Canadian IP Law for Brand Owners in 2023

Toronto, Canada – On January 30th, 2024, Smart & Biggar’s Trademarks team will be hosting a webinar to deliver a comprehensive overview of Canadian intellectual property (IP) law from the previous year. This insightful event aims to equip brand owners with the knowledge of the latest laws, cases, and practice directions they should be aware of when conducting business in Canada. During the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from prominent speakers in the field. Kwan T Loh, Olivier Jean-Lévesque, Nora Labbancz, and Reagan Seidler will share their expertise, providing valuable insights and … Read more