Richard Garriott Moves To Reclaim Ultima Copyright From EA
Richard Garriott has begun the process to reclaim the Ultima copyright he transferred to Electronic Arts when EA acquired Origin Systems in 1992. Under Section 203 of the U.S. Copyright Act, a grant can be terminated 35 to 40 years after transfer, and Garriott said he can reclaim the rights in 2027. EA told him it will follow the law and return them.