Grand Theft Auto Makers Sue BBC

Take-Two Interactive files lawsuit against the BBC for trademark infringement.

15:43 22 May 2015

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of UK-based Rockstar Games, is suing the BBC over an upcoming drama based on the development of Grand Theft Auto. The one-off drama stars Daniel Radcliffe as Rockstar president Sam Houser. 

 

In a statement, Take-Two Interactive said: "Take-Two Interactive has filed suit against the BBC for trademark infringement based on their movie currently titled Game Changer as it relates to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto video game series," it said.

 

"While holders of the trademarks referenced in the film title and its promotion, Rockstar Games has had no involvement with this project.

 

"Our goal is to ensure that our trademarks are not misused in the BBC's pursuit of an unofficial depiction of purported events related to Rockstar Games.

 

"We have attempted multiple times to resolve this matter with the BBC without any meaningful resolution. It is our obligation to protect our intellectual property and unfortunately in this case litigation was necessary."