Worlds Inc. vs. Activision Blizzard, Inc. Patent Infringement Markman Hearing Set for October
Marketwire - Mon Jun 30, 7:02AM CDT
The Markman Hearing for the patent infringement suit by Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) against Activision Blizzard, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Activision Blizzard et al) (ATVI), has been set by the court for October 3, 2014. The date had been postponed from 2013 due to another unrelated court case and a countersuit by Activision Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., against Worlds Inc. and Worlds Online, Inc. (OTCBB: WORX) which was dismissed with prejudice in early June 2014.
Court Allows Worlds Inc. to Proceed With Patent Infringement Case
Marketwire - Fri Mar 14, 7:36AM CDT
Judge Denise Casper issued a ruling March 13, 2014 on the Motion for Summary Judgment (MSJ) hearing that allows World's Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) to proceed with its patent infringement suit against Activision Blizzard, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Activision). The MSJ hearing held October 17, 2013 addressed Activision's dispute of Worlds Inc.'s November 1995 patent priority date. The court did not dismiss the case as requested by Activision. In fact, the ruling stated, "The Court declines to enter judgment in Defendants' (Activision) favor at this time." Moreover, the court upheld the validity of the patents by ruling; "Indeed, nothing about the Court's order prevents Worlds from asserting infringement from the date of the certificate going forward."
Worlds names new board member
M2 - Thu Jan 30, 11:19AM CST
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) said it has added Ed Gildea as a member of its board of directors.
Worlds Inc. Receives 9th MMORPG Patent, Awaits Motion for Summary Judgment Ruling
Marketwire - Thu Jan 30, 7:10AM CST
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has received its 9th patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO): no. 8,640,028 titled "System and Method for Enabling Users to Interact in a Virtual Space." The patent relates to computer architecture for three-dimensional graphical multi-user interactive virtual world systems also known as Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG).
Worlds Inc. Appoints Ed Gildea to Board of Directors, Prepares for Uplisting to Senior Exchange
Marketwire - Wed Jan 29, 7:17AM CST
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) welcomes Ed Gildea as a member of its Board of Directors.
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Worlds Finalizes Settlement With Investor Group, Retains Chardan Capital
Marketwire - Mon Jul 22, 6:30AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) received a majority of shareholder votes at its annual shareholder meeting on July 18th in support of Worlds' recent request to increase its authorized shares of common stock from 100 million to 150 million shares, as well as authorization for a reverse split for a potential senior market up-listing. Details in SEC Filing DEF 14A on SEC.gov.
Worlds Inc., Investors Agree to Stand-Still Regarding Note Conversions
Marketwire - Mon Jul 01, 6:01AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has reached an agreement with each of the holders of its Series A and Series B Senior Secured Convertible Notes that it issued in March that the investors will not convert, and Worlds will not redeem, any of such Notes until July 9 while the parties prepare paperwork to restructure the Notes into equity. Worlds expects to complete the formal documentation of the debt restructuring in the next few days.
Worlds Inc.'s Markman Hearing Rescheduled Due to Crowded Court Calendar; Worlds to Proceed With "Uplisting" Process
Marketwire - Fri Jun 21, 6:42AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has been informed by Judge Denise Casper of the United District Court for the District of Massachusetts that the Markman Hearing in its patent infringement lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Activision Publishing, Inc., which was originally scheduled to be held on June 27, 2013, has been rescheduled to August 22 & 23, 2013. The delay is due to the increased time Judge Casper is being required to devote to the criminal case against James (Whitey) Bulger, an alleged Massachusetts underworld crime boss.
Worlds Files Proxy Statement
Marketwire - Wed May 29, 9:45AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) announced today the filing on May 25, 2013 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"
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Marketwire - Thu Apr 11, 10:18AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCQB: WDDD) is pursuing patent infringement litigation against Activision Blizzard, Inc. Worlds Inc. is an intellectual property developer and licensee of patents related to 3D online virtual worlds. The Company has a portfolio of 7 US patents for multi-server technology for 3D applications. The earliest of these patents issued on an application filed November 12, 1996. A provisional patent application, serial number 60/020,296, was filed on November 13, 1995. These patents are related to each other and disclose and claim systems and methods for enabling users to interact in a virtual space. Find out more on these patents and infringement litigation here: (copy and paste the following link to browser) http://bit.ly/OTCBBNewreports
Worlds Inc. Receives Eighth MMORPG Patent
Marketwire - Thu Apr 11, 6:29AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has received an 8th patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO): no. 8,407,592, titled "System and Method for Enabling Users to Interact in a Virtual Space." The patent relates to computer architecture for three-dimensional graphical multi-user interactive virtual world systems also known as Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG).
Worlds Inc provided with USD2.3m in debt financing
M2 - Mon Mar 18, 8:33AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has entered into strategic financing agreements with institutional investors that provide the company with up to USD2.3m of debt financing.
Worlds Inc. Enters $2.3 Million Financing Agreements
Marketwire - Fri Mar 15, 9:01AM CDT
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has entered into strategic financing agreements with institutional investors that provide the company with up to $2.3 million of debt financing. The funding provides Worlds with a solid financial base for greater flexibility in exploring strategic options and future litigation possibilities.
Worlds Inc. Receives Notice of Allowance for an Eighth MMORPG Patent
Marketwire - Mon Mar 04, 9:35AM CST
Worlds Inc. (OTCBB: WDDD) has received a "Notice of Allowance" from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent application no. 13/084195 titled "System and Method for Enabling Users to Interact in a Virtual Space." This is the eighth patent allowance in Worlds' intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The forthcoming patent relates to computer architecture for three-dimensional graphical multi-user interactive virtual world systems also known as Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG).