The story of The Last Guardian gets weirder.
Following yesterday’s news that Sony had let the trademark on “The Last Guardian” lapse, the publisher has made a statement saying it was simply an error. Furthermore, Sony insists the game is still in development.
VentureBeat reports that Sony has filed the trademark with the intent to use it, but not as one on an existing product. As such, Sony is required to check in with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office every six months to show it is either using the trademark or to extend it. The Sony lawyer normally in charge of said extensions has left the company.
We’ll keep you updated on The Last Guardian news.
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