Epic Games Loses Trademark Claims Over Mixed-Reality Glasses

Epic Games Inc.'s claims that “mixed reality glasses” made by a China-based company infringed its trademarks were dismissed by a North Carolina federal judge, because the court doesn’t have personal jurisdiction.

Epic Games alleged that Shenzhen Tairuo Technology Co., which does business as Nreal, infringed its trademarked Unreal Engine brand by attempting to sell Nreal Light augmented reality glasses in the U.S.

The glasses project a 3D image on the lens that allow the user to simultaneously see virtual content and their actual surroundings.

The Unreal Engine provides a variety of software services that allow third parties to develop augmented ...