June 29, 1982 · Legal milestone
Universal City Studios sues Nintendo over Donkey Kong (1982)
Universal claimed Donkey Kong infringed King Kong. Nintendo won at trial, a foundational moment for Nintendo of America.
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- Date
- June 29, 1982
- Kind
- Legal milestone
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