Tetris threatened to sue the White House after the Trump Administration launched a website that uses traditional games to engage supporters with its political agendas. The threat specifically concerns a game called "Build the Wall," which contains anti-immigration content.
The gaming company, creator of the famous Tetris, considered that the use of its name and game style without authorization constitutes a violation of its intellectual property rights. The "Build the Wall" game was developed as part of a strategy to promote the Trump Administration's harsh immigration policies.
The website launched by the White House instrumentalizes traditional games to appeal to supporters' interaction with the administration's political positions, including the defense of restrictive immigration measures. This is not the first time Tetris has taken action against the unauthorized use of its brand.
The Tetris lawsuit threat against the White House highlights the growing concern of gaming companies regarding the misappropriation of their intellectual properties for political purposes, especially when used to promote controversial policies such as those related to immigration.
