World of Warcraft Power-Leveling Lawsuit Victory

Virtually Blind is reporting that Blizzard Entertainment’s lawsuit against In Game Dollar has settled, resulting in a permanent injuction that bars the company from selling virtual assets or power leveling services for World of Warcraft. Is this the first step toward a harassment-free MMORPG play session?

The key provision of the injunction specifically prohibits In Game Dollar from (engaging in the sale of World of Warcraft® virtual assets or power leveling services.) In Game Dollar is also permanently enjoined from:

“Making any use of the World of Warcraft® in-game communication or chat system to advertise any website, business, or commercial endeavor, including any business associated with In Game Dollar, LLC or www.peons4hire.com.

Sending messages to the World of Warcraft® servers, the World of Warcraft® in-game communication or chat system or any other computer used by Blizzard in connection with the World of Warcraft® game, if such messages mention or advertise the website www.peons4hire.com, In Game Dollar LLC or any other commercial endeavor.

Making any unauthorized use, or obtaining any unauthorized access to Blizzard’s computer systems or network.”