The online virtual world that was the subject of the Amaretto Ranch Breedables, LLC v. Ozimals, Inc. copyright case launched on what date?
Amaretto Ranch Breedables, LLC v. Ozimals, Inc. Amaretto Ranch Breedables, LLC v. Ozimals, Inc. was a copyright case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California involving a DMCA takedown notice dispute between companies that produce virtual animals on Second Life. Ozimals filed a DMCA takedown notice, claiming that Amaretto’s horse infringed on their bunnies. Consequently, Amaretto filed for a temporary restraining order against Linden Research, the makers of Second Life. This was granted and held in effect as the case proceeded.
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