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Originally Posted by AlphaGrandCanine

It's utterly depressing how little many of you know about IP infringement.

As a TF fan I'm all too aware. This is not the same as hasbro vs harmony gold, HG has been trying to sue anybody that went near macross for years, only problem is the didn't have the rights to macross, only a small part of the media. Saban's has distribution on PR in the west, same as Toei does in Japan/Asia. This is treading directly on the toes of some active licenses.

More than likely if saban's pursuit is successful they will block all distribution in certain areas, or force the makers to put in substantial changes. There are work arounds, but honestly I'd love to know what the hell people expect to happen when you steal virtually the entire concept of sentai/PR wholesale.

The power of the people is minuscule, we are mostly just nerds behind keyboards, you can tell yourself you will derail the juggernaut through force of will, but you won't, you'll keep buying the toys and watching the shows because that's what nerds do.

As shit as it is, saban has a duty to enforce it's ip protection, it's part of the deal. This game sadly got too close to the fire.

As for any other fan productions, soon as it becomes a major issue beyond some stupid artwork or YouTube vid, the hammer will drop there too.

It's just how it goes

Ayup. Not to mention that they have to be seen as legally defending their trademark/IP/etc., otherwise it could negatively impact future attempts to shut infringement down. Let one go and precedent could be set.