Richard Garriott moves to reclaim Ultima copyright from EA
Richard Garriott, who created the Ultima game series, has formally notified Electronic Arts that he'll use a U.S. copyright law to take back the rights to his iconic role-playing series in 2027—decades after selling his studio to EA. The law lets original creators reclaim copyrights 35 years after assigning them. Garriott can then re-release or make new Ultima games, though EA still owns the trademark.
- Garriott notified EA using Section 203 of U.S. copyright law
- Copyright reverts in 2027, 35 years after sale
- EA still controls the Ultima name via trademark
- Garriott could release new sequels or remasters
- Talks with EA on possible collaboration are ongoing
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