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9 December 2019CopyrightRory O'Neill

‘Fortnite’ creator hits back at emote copyright claims

The company behind " Fortnite" is suing a US comedian and actor, rebuffing his claims that the game infringed his copyright for a ‘dancing pumpkin man’ character.

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‘Fortnite’ creator hits back at emote copyright claims

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