History of Call of Duty in Timeline

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Call of Duty

Call of Duty is a widely successful military first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision since 2003. Initially developed by Infinity Ward, the series expanded to include Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. Spawning numerous titles and spin-offs, including handheld versions, Call of Duty has become a major force in the gaming industry. The latest installment, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, was released on October 25, 2024.

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2007: Contract Negotiations Begin

In 2007, Jason West and Vince Zampella, the founders of Infinity Ward, began new contract negotiations with Activision regarding the development of Call of Duty. These negotiations were accompanied by legal issues between Infinity Ward and Activision.

2017: AM General Lawsuit

In 2017, AM General, the Humvee manufacturer, sued Activision for using the Humvee in multiple Call of Duty games.

April 2020: Lawsuit Dismissal

In April 2020, a federal district judge ruled in favor of Activision, dismissing the lawsuit filed by AM General regarding the use of the Humvee in Call of Duty games. The judge stated that the use of the Humvee in the games served a different purpose than AM General's established trademark purpose.