History of Call of Duty in Timeline
Call of Duty is a highly successful first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision, debuting in 2003. Initially developed by Infinity Ward, the series expanded with contributions from Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. Known for its military themes and action-packed gameplay, Call of Duty has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs across various platforms. The most recent title, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, launched on October 25, 2024. The franchise has become a cultural phenomenon within the gaming world.
2007: Contract Negotiations and Legal Issues Begin
In 2007, Jason West and Vince Zampella, the founders of Infinity Ward, began contract negotiations with Activision, which led to legal disputes between Infinity Ward and Activision.
2017: AM General Sues Activision Over Humvee Use
In 2017, AM General, the manufacturer of the Humvee, initiated a lawsuit against Activision for the unauthorized use of the Humvee in several Call of Duty games.
April 2020: Activision Wins Humvee Lawsuit
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 court determined that the game's use of the vehicle served a different purpose than AM General's trademark.
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