Sony denies Responsibility for closure of Lik Sang

[Vega]

In a statement issued to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony has denied any responsibility for the closure of Lik-Sang - accusing the online retailer of "sour grapes".

The statement begins by observing that Sony Computer Entertainment has successfully sued Pacific Game Technology, which uses Lik-Sang as one of its trading names, for infringing intellectual property rights.

"Lik-Sang did not contest this case (i.e. they did not turn up and therefore incurred no legal costs). We have been awarded substantial costs against Lik-Sang which have not been paid," the statement claims.

"We would therefore strongly deny that our actions have had anything to do with this website closing (we assume the legal entity is still trading), and would suggest that this release is sour grapes on behalf of Lik-Sang which is aimed to belittle Sony Computer Entertainment and the British judicial system that found against them."

Earlier today, Lik-Sang announced it was going out of business, citing a series of lawsuits filed by Sony as the reason for the closure. The retailer also alleged that several SCE executives purchased import PSP hardware and software on its website.

Sony responded, "The purchasing of PSP consoles by SCE employees would be for investigatory purposes. We would also like to express our surprise at a company releasing personal information about its consumers, as this is contrary to data protection principles around the world."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20564

wraggster - Well they would say that wouldnt they

[Edshugeo]

WTF is Going on?

It almost looks like Sony's a little worried about the backlash.

"Lik-Sang did not contest this case (i.e. they did not turn up and therefore incurred no legal costs). We have been awarded substantial costs against Lik-Sang which have not been paid," the statement claims.

But, they still have an obligation to pay (if they stick around), right?

I've no interest in Boycotting Sony for this (no PS3 for me cuz it's too expensive), but this could get interesting...

[Vega]

Well, at the minute its a case of "whose word do you take for it" kinda thing

And yes Wraggster.. Sony would say that indeed.

I'll take Lik Sang's word for it.

[ExcruciationX]

Well, we know that's not true.

[MUDD]

I'll take sonys word for it.

they are the loosers in this and the
ones that broke the law.

LONG LIVE SONY
still haveing a great day .

[LazerTag]

[devils advocate]

Just because $#@! fighting is legal in some countries doesn't make it legal in others. So unless someone can prove that Sony possibly did something underhanded to win the court case that has caused the demise of Lik-Sang, I say enough said.

Sony is not at "fault" here. They brought their case forward to protect the intellectual property and company face. A court ruled they were right, that's how the system works people.

[/devils advocate]

Now just because they say it's the law doesn't mean anyone here has to stand for it or like it. Laws are meant to change to conform to what the people want, at least in my country. So fine if you don't want to boycott then don't, but I can tell you this, all the words we place on forums mean nothing to Sony I presume. Hell, it means nothing to most other companies as well for the matter. If you really want to show them how you feel hit them in their bank account, by not buying any of their product. You think you can't make a difference, but you can. Simply don't give in. Wait for the next product to come along from what you deem a more reputable company. It will eventually, but only you can decide whom gets your hard earned money. Either a company you can feel good about when buying their product or a company you hate. Just keep in mind the company you dislike, but want that product more, wins in the end. They can prove your principals mean nothing when you buy their brand yet wave your "I hate so and so" flag.

[jwilds73]

I'll take sonys word for it.

they are the loosers in this and the
ones that broke the law.

LONG LIVE SONY
still haveing a great day .

Do a search on "Sony Rootkit's" then tell us how much you trust and love Sony. They illegally installed software on peoples pc's without them ever knowing it was being done and not giving them a way to remove it till they were exposed for their practices.

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OMG?!?!??....even if SONY gets away with it, all gamers of the world know that SONY is the one responsible for the closure of Lik Sang....................

[Junior]

OMG what is it with these people and the stupid stripes/ads in their signatures?! I don't care what kinda games you play, what receipes your momma enjoys cooking, what you wear, what you're fan of, what your religion is, what size your $#@! is! I'll ask you when I want to know!
Sheesh, it's getting more retarded every day, and you've really stacked them. Are you going for guiness record?! Where are the days when people got kicked off the boards for having a 3-lines or longer signature?

Offtopic aside:

This is it, I am not going to buy a PS3. I fully intended to do this but no, I am not going to buy one. Except when the thing gets so old and so cheap that it wouldn't make a difference anymore.

So - how's that for a standpoint? I assure you, I do mean it.

[kidSN]

i hate when big fish do that to little fish...I GOT MY v1.50 PSP WHEN IT WAS FRESH OUT FROM Link-sang so **** YOU SONy! there is problem in sharing around the world!! HOPE SONY GETS WHAT IT DESERVS...im thinking the FULL hacking of there prised pig ..the PS3