Iron Maiden wants $2 million from the Ion Maiden devs

Legendary metal band Iron Maiden is suing the studio behind retro-style FPS Ion Maiden for what it terms “incredibly blatant” trademark infringement. The band’s holding company Iron Maiden Holdings is looking for a $2 million (£1.6 million) damages payout, and to get both the game and its website taken down or given to the band.

The case was filed in the Central District of California court this week, and points to the game’s overall logo and marketing as major issues. The lawsuit argues that they are “an effort to confuse consumers into believing Defendant’s products and services are somehow affiliated with or approved by Iron Maiden”.

The claim hinges on multiple aspects of the game that Iron Maiden says infringes their trademark. It argues that the “Defendant’s Ion Maiden name is nearly identical to the Iron Maiden trademark in appearance, sound and overall commercial impression”, even accusing its logo text of imitating the band’s.

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