The court has pushed back the decision on Sony’s request to stop Tencent’s game, Light of Motiram, which Sony claims copies its game Horizon. A new hearing date is proposed for January 2026, though the court hasn’t confirmed it yet. Tencent is defending itself by arguing that Light of Motiram is different enough from Horizon, and surprisingly, is referencing Mickey Mouse as part of its defense against trademark infringement.
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In July 2025, Sony sued Tencent, claiming that Tencent’s new game, Light of Motiram, illegally copies elements from Sony’s Horizon series, violating copyright and trademark laws. Shortly after, Sony asked the court to temporarily stop Tencent from using specific marketing materials and to require a change to the game’s main character. Sony has requested a court hearing on November 20th to discuss these requests.
Light of Motiram PI Hearing Pushed Back to 2026
Tencent and Sony have asked the court to delay their hearing until January 15, 2026. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley will decide on this request soon, depending on her schedule. They requested the delay for two main reasons: Tencent needs more time to respond to a request to stop the release of Light of Motiram, and Sony’s main lawyer, Annette Hurst, is already committed to a Microsoft hearing related to a copyright lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
Tencent Cites Mickey Mouse While Questioning Horizon Protagonist’s Trademark Status
I’ve been following the legal battle between Sony and Tencent, and the latest filings are fascinating. Tencent is pushing back hard against Sony’s lawsuit over Light of Motiram, arguing that Sony hasn’t really established Aloy, the lead character from Horizon, as a true trademark. Their point? Sony hasn’t shown a consistent, recognizable image of Aloy that clearly identifies its brand outside of the games themselves. They’re essentially saying a character design isn’t enough; it needs a specific look to be protected. To illustrate, Tencent brought up Disney and Mickey Mouse, explaining Disney has trademarks for versions of Mickey, not just any drawing of a mouse with ears. It’s a smart argument – a character can evolve, and a trademark needs to be tied to a consistent representation.
Tencent Argues Horizon’s Aloy Is a Game Character, Not a Brand
Tencent argues that trademarks for characters rely on very specific and recognizable appearances. They claim Sony hasn’t established a single, legally protected image of Aloy that functions as a trademark outside of the game itself. According to their filing, broad descriptions of things like clothing, accessories, or facial features – or simply a character’s general shape – aren’t specific enough to be considered a trademark, and a character’s popularity within a game isn’t enough to prove trademark use.
Tencent made changes to some advertisements for its game, Light of Motiram, after Sony sued, claiming they copied elements from the Horizon series. A judge is expected to decide on Tencent’s request to drop the lawsuit and set a new date for a hearing on Sony’s request to temporarily stop Tencent from distributing the game before the end of 2025.
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