Opus Dei objects to card game using its name-CathNews NZ/Pacific

Opus Dei objects to card game using its name

Friday, November 23rd, 2012

Opus Dei is suing a Danish publisher that has trademarked its name for a card game titled “Opus Dei. Existence After Religion”.

The game, the brainchild of a philosophy student, is described as philosophy-themed and strategy-based. Opus Dei is demanding that its trademark be revoked and financial compensation be paid.

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