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Across coverage of Ultima, Richard Garriott (Lord British) is reportedly looking to reclaim the franchise’s rights from EA, tied to a 50-year-old copyright quirk and EA trademark renewal. Multiple headlines suggest the next window for legal/copyright action could be next year, with speculation about reviving the series in 2027.

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Key Takeaway Richard Garriott is positioning to regain Ultima’s rights from EA, potentially leveraging an old copyright quirk, while talk also points to a 2027 revival.
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Richard Garriott is positioning to regain Ultima’s rights from EA, potentially leveraging an old copyright quirk, while talk also points to a 2027 revival.

Across coverage of Ultima, Richard Garriott (Lord British) is reportedly looking to reclaim the franchise’s rights from EA, tied to a 50-year-old copyright quirk and EA trademark renewal. Multiple headlines suggest the next window for legal/copyright action could be next year, with speculation about reviving the series in 2027.

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Top 2 signals · Richard Garriott is positioning to regain Ultima’s rights
Eurogamer · 3d ago
Ultima's creator Richard Garriott is planning to win back the rights to his legendary RPG from EA with an 50-year-old copyright quirk
Rock Paper Shotgun · 5d ago
As EA appear to renew the trademark for Ultima, its creator lies in wait to reclaim the game's copyright next year

Broader Ultima coverage

Other Ultima activity — not part of the “Richard Garriott is positioning to regain Ultima’s rights” story
HotHardware · 3d ago
Lord British May Bypass EA To Revive Legendary Ultima Franchise In 2027

Briefing Findings · Richard Garriott is positioning to regain Ultima’s rights

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focus Reclaiming Ultima rights from EA
legal angle 50-year-old copyright quirk
timing mentioned Copyright reclamation potentially next year
potential revival date 2027

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  • Watch for coverage of EA’s trademark renewal details and any next-year copyright reclaim steps tied to it. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Follow reporting on any formal announcements about a Lord British-led Ultima revival targeting 2027. HotHardware

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  • Ultima's creator Richard Garriott is planning to win back the rights to his legendary RPG from EA with an 50-year-old copyright quirk Eurogamer
  • As EA appear to renew the trademark for Ultima, its creator lies in wait to reclaim the game's copyright next year Rock Paper Shotgun
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HotHardware · 1 article
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article

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eurogamer.net

Ultima's creator Richard Garriott is planning to win back the rights to his legendary RPG from EA with an 50-year-old copyright quirk

Speaking to Inside Games, the creator of Ultima has expressed frustration with the handling of the series since he sold it.

3d ago News by Connor Makar Staff Writer
computerbase.de

RPG-Klassiker Ultima: Richard Garriott will „seine“ Serie mit Trick zurückholen

Richard Garriott will Ultima zurück. Dafür hat er einen Trick in Form einer Besonderheit des US-amerikanischen Urheberrechts im Ärmel.

2d ago Max Doll
golem.de

Lord British: Ultima-Schöpfer will Kultserie von EA zurückholen - Golem.de

Richard Garriott will Ultima zurückholen. Die legendäre Rollenspielserie könnte 2027 vor einem Comeback stehen.

3d ago Peter Steinlechner

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