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Litigation

May 13, 2003

'Ms. Pac-Man' Fends Off Alleged Knockoff

In the classic video game "Ms. Pac-Man," the heroine runs through mazes and scores points by eating dots. She must avoid the ghosts that chase her. Otherwise, she's defeated.

By Eron Ben-Yehuda
        In the classic video game "Ms. Pac-Man," the heroine runs through mazes and scores points by eating dots. She must avoid the ghosts that chase her. Otherwise, she's defeated.
        But "Ms. Pac-Man's" lead counsel Neil A. Smith of San Francisco isn't afraid to turn around and confront her perceived attackers.
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