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White House Tetris Clone Sparks Dispute: The Trump administration

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Even the White House can't resist cloning a classic, but the Tetris Company's swift legal response proves they guard their IP with military precision.
💡 Why it matters
This incident sets a precedent for government entities navigating copyright law when creating promotional games.

The Trump administration created a Tetris clone called 'Build the Wall' and hosted it on the White House website. The Tetris Company issued a copyright infringement complaint, forcing the game's removal.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
Ars Technica
The White House made a "Tetris" clone. The Tetris Company was not amused.
7h ago
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TechCrunch
White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains
7h ago
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