Much of the independent video game world is up in arms regarding the recent news that large UK game developer King.com has “trademarked” the word CANDY. Many see this as an attempt by a Wonka-esque ...

Following outcry over its decision to trademark the popular word "Candy" and cloning and theft accusations, Candy Crush developer King has withdrawn its trademark for the word. At least in the United ...

Videogame maker King, creator of the Candy Crush Saga, had a problem: how to protect the brand from persistent attempts by others who wanted to ride the coattails of its popularity. Subscribe to read ...

The delectable ascent of Candy Crush Saga to the top of the app charts has just been sweetened by yet another conquest. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...

The creator of Candy Crush Saga has filed a request for abandonment with the US Patent and Trademark Office over its attempt to trademark the word "candy". Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and ...

This post has not been edited by the GamesBeat staff. Opinions by GamesBeat community writers do not necessarily reflect those of the staff. You can’t own the word “candy,” can you? Given the media ...

In response to Candy Crush Saga creator King.com trademarking the words "candy" and "saga", indie games website itch.io hosted a subversive game jam. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she ...

King, the company behind popular iOS game Candy Crush, has abandoned its controversial pursuit of ownership of the term "candy" in the U.S., and has officially withdrawn its trademark application. The ...

The studio behind Candy Crush Saga has trademarked the word 'Candy'. Approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier this month, the filing gives King first rights on the word in relation to ...