Court rules in favour of EGT

Novomatic’s claim against EGT was dismissed by District Court of Berlin, Germany.

Germany.- In October 2016, Novomatic AG informed in a press release that the company was initiating court proceedings against Euro Games Technology Ltd., based in Sofia, and its German sales partner D-Systems GmbH at the District Court of Berlin. Novomatic considered that some games of Euro Games Technology Ltd. “systematically and unfairly” use some essential elements of its games.

Immediately following the oral hearing on May 9, 2017, the District Court of Berlin dismissed Novomatic AG’s claim for injunctive relief, information and damages. Within the reasons given by the District Court of Berlin outlined that claims of Novomatic may neither be based on trademark law nor on competition law. The District Court of Berlin did not recognise an illegitimate use of essential game elements.

Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT, commented: “We were very confident that the District Court of Berlin would dismiss the claim. We considered the allegations as unfounded from the beginning, as our products are highly innovative and our R&D department focuses on current and modern technologies. We will continue to expand our market position on the basis of our own developments and advanced know-how.”

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, Euro Games Technology (EGT) is considered one of the fastest growing companies in the global gaming industry. EGT’s activities relate to the development, production and distribution of a diverse range of gaming products. It operates in 80 countries in Europe, America (South, Central and North), Asia, and Africa. EGT’s technical achievements are presented annually at the most prestigious international exhibitions of the gaming industry. Currently the company employs over 1350 professionals and has 20 foreign offices and dealers in different regions around the world.