LCK Trademark Application, Both Riot & OGN "Unrelated to broadcast rights"

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Both Riot Games and OGN have all stated that the controversial move of Riot Games' LoL Champions Korea trademark application is "an unrelated matter to the split broadcasting dispute that is currently being negotiated".



ESports fans have taken the perspective that Riot Games' trademark application last November 25 over the domestic League of Legends champions Korea (LCK) was an extension of the LCK split broadcasting dispute that started this (December) 3.



However Riot Games Korea and OGN all explained that the trademark application was separate from the broadcasting rights issue and an unrelated matter.



Riot Games stated "The trademark application was already discussed in the three-party council as we expanded into a league system this year" and added "However, there was a delay due to reasons such as administrative processes with headquarters, etc."



The explanation states that it was not a preemptive move with the broadcasting rights issue in mind as suggested by other parties. They emphasized the trademark application process taking place in Korea was a followup to the LCK trademark application that was submitted last October in the United States.



OGN also revealed that it was an unrelated issue. OGN simply stated "It is not related to the broadcasting rights dispute"



Riot Games Korea and OGN are currently negotiating next year's LCK operations. Riot Games Korea has recently revealed their broadcasting plans that involve SpoTV Games on the (December) 3rd, but the negotiations have begun after OGN disputed that it was "not something they had discussed previously."



game.mk.co.kr writer Lim Yeong-taek (ytlim@mkinternet.com)

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