New York Times files copyright takedown requests against Wordle clones
The New York Times says it is taking steps to "defend its intellectual property rights,” claiming ownership of the game's features.
Source: kxxv.com
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The New York Times says it is taking steps to "defend its intellectual property rights,” claiming ownership of the game's features.
Hundreds of GitHub users were notified after the media outlet sent takedown notices to coders it believed violated its copyright on the game.
Creators of Wordle-like games who received the takedown notice said it was "insanity" and "sad."
The New York Times has taken action against Wordle clones and spinoffs by filing multiple DMCA takedown notices against developers on GitHub.