Three authors represented by the Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency are suing Topps for nonpayment of royalties. Topps sells collectibles and books, including those related to the BattleTech and Shadowrun game franchise, the IP of which Topps aquired in 2003, Writer Beware reports. “This case involves a publisher who has intentionally refused to pay its authors royalties or provide accountings required under the publisher’s contracts with the authors,” the complaint states. “The Topps Company, Inc. has instead strong-armed the authors and insisted that they give up their rights to future royalties so that Topps can change its business model.” Plaintiffs William […]
