High Court sets new limits in Spribe and Aviator case

The High Court of England has drawn new limits on where rival crash games can operate in the long-running legal battle between Spribe and Aviator LLC. In a ruling dated 6 November, Mr Justice Tappin backed restrictions on the expansion of the rival Aviator game in three countries. The same ruling allowed Spribe to pursue its additional claims in nine markets, while rejecting its request concerning 28 markets.

Spribe had sought a temporary injunction against Aviator LLC and affiliated companies, which offer the game under the disputed name and similar aircraft branding in Colombia, Romania and Serbia. The judge proposed an interim solution instead. Under it, new launches of the game under this brand will be restricted. However, in places where the game was already live as of 3 July 2026, operators and intermediary platforms may continue to offer it, and Aviator LLC and its affiliated companies may keep supplying these partners.

According to the court, this approach aims to reduce the commercial harm that either party could suffer before a full decision is reached. The main trial has also been set for October 2027, while the earlier schedule pointed to early 2028. The dispute covers copyright, trademark and unfair competition claims.

Spribe CEO David Natroshvili said the ruling provides additional assurance for protecting its games and brands. He noted that the court had considered the possibility of the copycat game causing confusion among players, and said the decision sends the message that copycats cannot hide behind borders. The company stated that it will continue to protect its game and brand against fake ventures.