Epic Games responds to rapper 2 Milly\u2019s lawsuit over Fortnite Dance Epic GamesWhile emotes have been a massive part of Fortnite\u2019s success, it has also landed Epic Games in plenty of hot water over the last few months. Fortnite has been targeted by various lawsuits over the use of emotes and dances in the game and now Epic Games has fired back at the allegations. Now, an attorney representing Epic Games has put out a statement on Terrence \u20182 Milly\u2019 Ferguson\u2019s suit that makes it clear Epic isn\u2019t going to back down from this dance battle. \u201cNo one can own a dance step,\u201d Dale Cendali, an attorney for Epic wrote in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. \u201cCopyright law is clear that individual dance steps and simple dance routines are not protected by copyright, but rather are building blocks of free expression, which are in the public domain for choreographers, dancers, and the general public to use, perform, and enjoy.\u201d Read More: Fortnite v7.40 update: Infantry Rifle, Crossbow, Rocket Launcher, release time and early patch notes – Obviously, Epic doesn\u2019t feel they did anything wrong under the law when they used the dance, but now it\u2019s up to the courts to decide. Along with rappers 2 Milly and BlocBoy JB, Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor Alfonso Ribeiro, Backpack Kid, and even the Orange Shirt Kid\u2019s Mom have filed lawsuits against Epic for putting certain dances in the game. Those interested can read Epic\u2019s entire legal response to the various lawsuits here. With Epic\u2019s team clearly feels they are on the right side of this lawsuit, how this situation plays out in court will be an interesting journey to follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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