Epic Games Inc., the maker of the popular video game “Fortnite,” beat trademark and right of publicity claims brought in Maryland federal court over the game’s use of the “Running Man” dance.
The Friday decision is the latest development in a series of cases where Epic has been sued for letting players imitate famous dances by the people who allegedly popularized them.
Jaylen Brantley and Jared Nickens said the “Running Man” has become synonymous with them after their “Running Man Challenge” went viral. They said Epic copied their movements for Fortnite’s “Running Man” emote, which players can buy and equip ...
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