UK Court Prohibits Aviator LLC from Introducing Duplicate Game in the UK

UK Court Prohibits Aviator LLC from Introducing Duplicate Game in the UK

In a significant victory for Georgian-based game developer SPRIBE, the UK High Court has granted an interim injunction against Aviator LLC, preventing the latter from launching or marketing a game that imitates SPRIBE's popular Aviator crash game in the UK.

The ruling, handed down on August 1, 2025, comes after SPRIBE accused Aviator LLC of infringing on its intellectual property rights. SPRIBE first introduced the Aviator game in 2018 and holds the global rights to the game.

The Aviator game is a crash betting game where players bet on a plane that takes off, and the bet multiplier grows based on the flight duration. If the plane stays in the air longer, players win more, but if it flies away, their bets are forfeit.

The success of SPRIBE's Aviator game has led to the creation of similar products in the market. The crash game format, originating from the video gaming industry, has become popular among iGaming enthusiasts, particularly in crypto casinos.

SPRIBE's founder, David Natroshvili, praised the legal outcome, expressing his relief and satisfaction with the court's decision.

However, Aviator LLC has not given up the fight. Despite its loss in the UK, the company has put up a fight in its home market of Georgia.

The UK High Court's decision was not only a victory for SPRIBE but also a rebuke of Aviator LLC's conduct during the proceedings. The court criticized Aviator LLC's conduct as “childlike” and “petulant” due to misleading evidence, denial of clear intent to enter the UK market, and refusal to comply with the court's expectations.

Players can cash out their bets at any time, with the winnings being the bet multiplied by the multiplier at the time of cashout. The UK High Court's ruling in favour of SPRIBE underscores the importance of intellectual property rights in the iGaming industry.

SPRIBE will continue to take necessary steps globally to protect its rights and maintain the integrity of its products. The company remains committed to providing innovative and engaging gaming experiences to its players around the world.

[1] UK High Court Criticizes Aviator LLC's Conduct in SPRIBE Case (August 1, 2025) [2] SPRIBE Wins Interim Injunction Against Aviator LLC in UK (August 1, 2025) [3] SPRIBE Accuses Aviator LLC of Infringing Intellectual Property Rights (July 2025) [4] Aviator LLC Targets UK Market with Copycat Game (June 2025) [5] The Rise of Crash Games in the iGaming Industry (April 2025)

1. SPRIBE's victory against Aviator LLC in the UK High Court highlights the significance of intellectual property rights in the iGaming and casino-and-gambling business, as the court ruled against Aviator LLC's imitation of SPRIBE's popular Aviator game.
2. The success of SPRIBE's casino game, Aviator, has sparked the development of similar products in the market, particularly in crypto casinos, with the crash game format gaining popularity among iGaming enthusiasts.
3. Despite its recent loss in the UK, Aviator LLC continues to challenge SPRIBE in its home market of Georgia, as they maintain their business in the casino and gambling industry, offering poker and other casino-games in their portfolio.

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