Monster Energy's Legal Battles Over Use of "Monster" in Game Titles

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Monster Energy is threatening legal action against indie game developers Glowstick, who created Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals, due to the use of the word "monster" in the game's title. Monster Energy has provided strict guidelines for the use of the word "monster" and related designs, which includes not using any other trademarks that include the word "monster" or variations of it. Glowstick's CEO has stated that they will fight Monster Energy in court. Monster Energy has previously targeted Ubisoft over the use of the word "monsters" in a game title.
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