Stronghold claims the Great Western Trail was a “smash hit,” and as such, they made a written request for a 10,000-unit print run for the game on June 9, 2017. According to the complaint, Stronghold expended a significant amount of time, money, and effort to promote and market its Great Western Trail game throughout the United States and Canada.
Stronghold further claims that because its “Stronghold Games ‘Castle’ logo” was also placed on the game box, the game was associated with Stronghold. Stronghold claims because it promoted and sold the Stronghold version of the game throughout the United States, Stronghold became the common law owner of the Great Western Trail Marks (“GWT Marks”) for board games in the United States. The complaint alleges that the Great Western Trail name and its distinctive lettering was inherently distinctive as a board game trademark. Stronghold claims the term of the agreement was from Augthrough December 31, 2018, with future successive one-year extensions, which could be cancelled by 3-month written notice. KG (“eggertspiele”), in 2016 regarding a soon-to be released game to be marketed under the trademark “Great Western Trail.” The complaint alleges Stronghold provided feedback to eggertspiele regarding the English version of the game prior to its finalization and that Stronghold obtained exclusive rights to sell the board game in the English language throughout Canada and the United States. Stronghold claims it contracted with a German company, eggertspiele GmbH & Co. Stronghold is seeking damages, cost of the action, attorneys’ fees, and all other relief the court may find just and proper. The complaint alleges jurisdiction is proper due to Plan B’s presence and activities at the 2018 GenCon convention in Indianapolis, Indiana along with other sales within the District.
#STRONGHOLD GAMES WINDOWS#
Wield greater control over your army than ever before with new high resolution graphics! The new HD battlefield view allows you to zoom out and play in real-time, with the whole map on one screen.
#STRONGHOLD GAMES FULL#
Also featured is a full economic campaign, tasking players to gather resources and build weapons within the time limit. Missions range from breaking sieges and capturing enemy castles to raising gold and holding off enemy attacks. With 21 missions to test your mettle and four renegade lords to defeat, it is up to you to reunite medieval England and take back your lands from the treacherous Rat, Pig, Snake and Wolf. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players. The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles.