Digital Chocolate Sues Zynga Over Mafia Wars Name

The latest social gaming lawsuit has surfaced, although it’s accompanied by fairly little detail for now. Digital Chocolate has brought suit against Zynga over the name “Mafia Wars”, which Digital Chocolate has a trademark on from a little-known iPhone game (shown at right).

The timing of the suit reflects that Digital Chocolate has just begun moving some of its development resources from the iPhone to Facebook. However, the complaint may date further back.

Courthouse News Service appears to have been first to spot the Justia listing of the case.

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