Upper Deck Sues Ravensburger Over Stolen Game
CARLSBAD, CA (June 07, 2023) –
Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment games and collectibles,
sues Ravensburger and a previous Upper Deck game designer for stealing and copying
Upper Deck’s original game which Ravensburger repackaged and marketed as Lorcana.
“We invested significant time and resources to develop a new and novel trading card
game. Our current leadership values the importance of protecting intellectual property
of both Upper Deck and its licensors,” said Upper Deck President Jason Masherah.
“We want gamers and fans to continue enjoying and having access to unique, innovative
and immersive trading card games,” added Masherah. “We encourage competition in
the industry, but also strongly believe in playing by the rules to ensure the gaming
community benefits from the different creative choices by each manufacturer.”
Known for popular titles including LegendaryⓇ and Vs. SystemⓇ 2PCGⓇ, Upper Deck
is a leading producer of trading card games, has a long history of developing original
games and is a trusted licensee of some of the largest brands in the world.
About Upper Deck
Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia,
collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors
crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity,
and innovation and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite
athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product
offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on
creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s
most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community
across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors
of all kinds.
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