KRAFTON Settles Lawsuit with NetEase on Knives Out Copying PUBG
Five and a half years ago, KRAFTON (then called PUBG Corporation) filed a lawsuit against NetEase in the US District Court - Northern District of California, alleging that the mobile Battle Royale games Rules of Survival and Knives Out had been basically copied from Playerunknown's Battlegrounds.
After a drawn-out legal fight, KRAFTON has now provided an update via a press release, announcing it has settled the litigation with NetEase.
KRAFTON goes to great lengths to develop and expand its intellectual property for fans to enjoy and play together and is dedicated to safeguarding the unique elements that define its user gaming experiences – from innovative content to cutting-edge technology.
In March 2020, NetEase and KRAFTON commenced litigation in California state court to resolve a
contract dispute relating to Knives Out and PUBG. After the court entered its Amended Final Statement of Decision, the parties settled the matter to avoid further litigation.
As an innovator in the gaming industry, KRAFTON has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity and technology. KRAFTON is committed to continuing its intellectual property protection efforts in order to maintain the integrity of its unique gaming content and proprietary technologies for the enjoyment of its users.
Wccftech also received a copy of the Amended Final Statement of Decision signed by Superior Court Judge Robert D Foiles.
Krafton has prevailed in proving Netease breached the terms of their contract; however,
Krafton has failed to prove actual damages. Consequently, this court awards Krafton [REDACTED] in liquidated damages for Knives Out, Rules of Survival, and Survival Royal. Finally, after review
of all of the evidence, this court exercises its
