What to do if I found someone plagiarizing GW? - Guild Wars Forums

Lishy · Apr 21, 2011, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Hey guys. Who can I contact if I found someone infringing GW copyright? As in, actually plagiarizing work from GW, and earning a profit off of it?

As a GW fan, I can't let this crap stand, so know which address to contact?

Groth · Apr 21, 2011, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Note:
Guild Wars Copyright and Trademark Information

?? 2003-2009 ArenaNet, Inc. All rights reserved. NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, ArenaNet, Arena.net, Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, Nightfall, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Eye of the North, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Options for contact (because plagiarism is just plain rude crude and socially unacceptable):

Email a report: [email protected] (include who what when where and how they are profiting from the endeavor)

Tweet your find: http://twitter.com/ncsoft_support (this is probably the first thing i would do if i actually tweeted, it seems like the fastest way to throw up a red flag)

Call NCsoft for the personal touch: Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. CT, by calling (512) 225-6359

These are all NC soft, not AreaNet but I'm sure the matter will get handled.

AngelWJedi · Apr 21, 2011, 10:53 PM // 22:53

so what did they do? i hope this means we cant write our own char storys for person use. >< i liked making up backgrounds for my girls. D:

Groth · Apr 21, 2011, 11:06 PM // 23:06

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Originally Posted by AngelWJedi

so what did they do? i hope this means we cant write our own char storys for person use. >< i liked making up backgrounds for my girls. D:

Writing a story to coincide with your character in the game is hardly plagiarism... Using actual quest lines stories, images and names directly from the game, claiming them as your own invention, and not referencing the game at all... is plagiarism.

???noun
1.
the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.
2.
something used and represented in this manner.

SpyderArachnid · Apr 22, 2011, 12:43 AM // 00:43

Had this issue before as well.

Saw another game released, that copied everything from the GW2 original trailer and used it as their own, claiming they made it. And I mean, everything.

Reported it to Anet, and I got an email back saying it was similar, but it wasn't the same. :S

So no idea what they will do about it. Guessing my idea of plagiarism is different than there's.

Tom Swift · Apr 22, 2011, 02:27 AM // 02:27

When reporting plagarism also keep in mind that some material is licensed by ANet/NCSoft. Some of the music, for example, may be owned by the composer but licensed to ANet for non-exclusive use in Guild Wars, which means the composer can license it to other companies and for other uses also.

I believe some of the concept art is also either owned by the artist and licensed to ANet or ANet owns it and licenses it for other works. For instance, if I recall correctly a singer several years ago used some of the concept art for house zu heltzer as the cover for her cd. It was done legally and with permission of either the artist or ANet.

Bandwagon · Apr 22, 2011, 03:23 AM // 03:23

Who is doing this anyway?

RedDog91 · Apr 22, 2011, 03:24 AM // 03:24

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Originally Posted by SpyderArachnid

Saw another game released, that copied everything from the GW2 original trailer and used it as their own, claiming they made it. And I mean, everything.

I assume you mean this.

Yeah, that was funny.
But I'm ANET was just letting it slide because, really, do you honestly think anyone is taking that game serious or that the company is gonna make any money at all off that game?

Sierraa · Apr 22, 2011, 05:16 AM // 05:16

Not a discussion thread. :( Do what this man/woman said:

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Originally Posted by Groth

Note:
Guild Wars Copyright and Trademark Information

?? 2003-2009 ArenaNet, Inc. All rights reserved. NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, ArenaNet, Arena.net, Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, Nightfall, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Eye of the North, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Options for contact (because plagiarism is just plain rude crude and socially unacceptable):

Email a report: [email protected] (include who what when where and how they are profiting from the endeavor)

Tweet your find: http://twitter.com/ncsoft_support (this is probably the first thing i would do if i actually tweeted, it seems like the fastest way to throw up a red flag)

Call NCsoft for the personal touch: Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. CT, by calling (512) 225-6359

These are all NC soft, not AreaNet but I'm sure the matter will get handled.

Apr 21, 2011, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#1
Lishy Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008	What to do if I found someone plagiarizing GW? Hey guys. Who can I contact if I found someone infringing GW copyright? As in, actually plagiarizing work from GW, and earning a profit off of it? As a GW fan, I can't let this crap stand, so know which address to contact?

Apr 21, 2011, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#2
Groth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2011 Profession: W/	Note: Guild Wars Copyright and Trademark Information ?? 2003-2009 ArenaNet, Inc. All rights reserved. NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, ArenaNet, Arena.net, Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, Nightfall, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Eye of the North, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Options for contact (because plagiarism is just plain rude crude and socially unacceptable): Email a report: [email protected] (include who what when where and how they are profiting from the endeavor) Tweet your find: http://twitter.com/ncsoft_support (this is probably the first thing i would do if i actually tweeted, it seems like the fastest way to throw up a red flag) Call NCsoft for the personal touch: Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. CT, by calling (512) 225-6359 These are all NC soft, not AreaNet but I'm sure the matter will get handled. Last edited by Groth; Apr 21, 2011 at 10:16 PM // 22:16.. Reason: Suggestion:

Apr 21, 2011, 10:53 PM // 22:53	#3
AngelWJedi Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: orlando,florida Guild: Society of Souls [Argh] Profession: Rt/E	so what did they do? i hope this means we cant write our own char storys for person use. >< i liked making up backgrounds for my girls. D:

Apr 22, 2011, 12:43 AM // 00:43	#5
SpyderArachnid Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Guild: Lords Of Noh [LoN] Profession: Me/	Had this issue before as well. Saw another game released, that copied everything from the GW2 original trailer and used it as their own, claiming they made it. And I mean, everything. Reported it to Anet, and I got an email back saying it was similar, but it wasn't the same. :S So no idea what they will do about it. Guessing my idea of plagiarism is different than there's.

Apr 22, 2011, 02:27 AM // 02:27	#6
Tom Swift Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2007	When reporting plagarism also keep in mind that some material is licensed by ANet/NCSoft. Some of the music, for example, may be owned by the composer but licensed to ANet for non-exclusive use in Guild Wars, which means the composer can license it to other companies and for other uses also. I believe some of the concept art is also either owned by the artist and licensed to ANet or ANet owns it and licenses it for other works. For instance, if I recall correctly a singer several years ago used some of the concept art for house zu heltzer as the cover for her cd. It was done legally and with permission of either the artist or ANet.

Apr 22, 2011, 03:23 AM // 03:23	#7
Bandwagon Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2010 Profession: D/	Who is doing this anyway?