Activision seeks legal action against pirate

Call Of Duty publisher Activision is suing a software pirate who allegedly copied and distributed its video games.

The case against James R. Strickland of New York originally dates back to 2006, when Activision made piracy allegations pertaining to the Xbox 360 version of Call Of Duty 3. The firm, however, recently stated it intends "to add additional acts of infringement".

The Santa Monica-based publisher is seeking damages ranging from $30,000 (£16,000) to $150,000 (£82,000) for each violation of copyright law. The number of infringements or how Activision was alerted to Strickland’s activity cannot be divulged for legal reasons.

According to Edge magazine, Activision’s complaint added: "The conduct of Defendant is causing and, unless enjoined and restrained by this Court, will continue to cause, Plaintiff great and irreparable injury that cannot fully be compensated or measured in money.”

The publisher is also seeking reimbursement of legal fees and demanding Strickland destroy all illegal copies of its software.