Gibson Sues Over Guitar Hero

American Voices

Gibson Sues Over Guitar Hero

March 26, 2008 | ISSUE 44•13

Guitar maker Gibson is suing MTV Networks and Electronic Arts, stating that the company has not been paid for a patent it owns for virtual guitar playing. What do you think?

Finally, the name Gibson will be synonymous with fake guitars.

Cassie Binnis
Systems Analyst
Now that I think of it, Capcom never paid me a dime for the patent I hold for virtual street fighting.

Tim Bradley
Janitor
Excuse me, but after last week's championship game at Ray's Creekside Tavern, I believe it is I who owns Guitar Hero.

Bruce LaSaard
Elevator Installer

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