SPRIBE Restricts Aviator LLC from Launching Similar Game in the UK

SPRIBE, well-known for its innovative iGaming offerings, has successfully secured an interim injunction against its rival Aviator LLC in the United Kingdom. The UK High Court ruled in favor of SPRIBE, blocking Aviator LLC from introducing a game in the UK market that closely resembles SPRIBE’s popular Aviator crash game.

SPRIBE’s Aviator Achieves Significant Popularity

SPRIBE first received a license to offer the Aviator game in the UK back in 2020. Since then, it has grown into a beloved local game, attracting players with its straightforward yet captivating gameplay.

The Aviator game is based on the crash game format. Players place up to two bets on a plane that prepares to take off. As the plane ascends, the multiplier for the bets increases. Participants can choose to cash out their bets at any time, securing their winnings based on the current multiplier. However, the longer they wait, the greater the risk the plane might fly away, causing any remaining bets to be lost.

This crash game style, originally inspired by video gaming, has gained rapid popularity among iGaming players, especially within cryptocurrency casinos due to the thrill it provides.

However, the success of SPRIBE’s Aviator has led to the emergence of copycat products that mimic the original game closely.

Imitation Sparks Legal Action

Though imitation is often viewed as flattery, SPRIBE was displeased when the Georgian company Aviator LLC launched a strikingly similar crash game also named Aviator. SPRIBE labeled this product as a “copycat” and claimed it infringed upon its intellectual property rights.

More concerning was Aviator LLC’s attempt to enter the UK market with their imitation game and actively target SPRIBE’s customers there through marketing efforts.

Standing firm on its claim as the original creator, SPRIBE pursued legal action, resulting in an interim injunction that prevents Aviator LLC from launching its version in the UK to protect SPRIBE’s business interests.

The UK High Court criticized Aviator LLC for presenting inconsistent evidence and attempting to avoid accountability, describing the company’s behavior as immature and petulant.

SPRIBE Welcomes Court Decision

David Natroshvili, the founder of SPRIBE, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, appreciating the protection it granted to SPRIBE’s copyright and business.

“SPRIBE developed the Aviator crash game in 2018 and holds exclusive rights to the game globally. We remain committed to taking all necessary measures worldwide to safeguard SPRIBE, our partners, and players against any infringement or unauthorized use by third parties.”

Despite the setback in the UK, Aviator LLC continues to contest legal battles in its home country of Georgia, fighting to defend its position in a trademark dispute.