Humvee maker sues Activision over 'Call of Duty' video game series

An image from one of the "Call of Duty" video games depicts a convoy of Humvees. (http:\/\/callofduty.wikia.com)

By:

Jonathan Stempel

November 08, 2017 05:00 AM

NEW YORK -- The maker of Humvee military vehicles filed a lawsuit accusing Activision Blizzard Inc. of reaping billions of dollars of revenue by incorporating its trademarks without permission in its flagship "Call of Duty" video game franchise.

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