As ye be likely already aware, Minecraft-makers Mojang be currently embroiled in the first stage a legal proceedings brought about by The Elder Scrolls-makers Bethesda, in a dispute over whether the name “Scrolls” can be used for the title a the second game. Keen t' find out a little more about what it all means, I had a chat with Alex Chapman, an intellectual property lawyer at Sheridans’ Solicitors in London, who be advising on the case. Read on below for some elucidation into what’s going on, 'n what t' watch out for when ye be naming yer own game.

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