Spribe has secured a legal victory in Brazil, with a court ordering Betnacional to stop using the “Aviator” name in its products.
The ruling centers on trademark and brand ownership around one of the most recognisable crash games in iGaming – and sends a clear signal about how seriously courts are starting to treat IP disputes in fast-growing markets.
A fight over one of iGaming’s biggest products
“Aviator” is not just another game title. It is one of the defining products of the crash game category, with massive traction across emerging markets, particularly in Latin America.
Spribe, as the original developer, argued that Betnacional’s use of the name created confusion and effectively leveraged its brand equity without authorisation.
The court agreed.
Betnacional has now been ordered to cease using the “Aviator” branding, reinforcing Spribe’s claim over the name and its associated identity in the market.
More than just a naming dispute
At first glance, this looks like a standard trademark case. In reality, it is about control over distribution and monetisation in one of the fastest-growing product segments in iGaming.
Crash games operate differently from traditional slots. They rely heavily on brand recognition, simplicity and repeat play. That makes the name itself a critical asset.
If multiple operators or platforms can replicate branding without restriction, it dilutes both trust and revenue capture for the original developer.
This ruling pushes back against that.
Brazil becoming a legal battleground
The timing is not accidental.
Brazil has only recently transitioned into a regulated market, and disputes like this are part of the natural “clean-up phase” where courts begin defining boundaries around IP, licensing and competition.
As more international suppliers enter the market, clashes over content ownership, branding and distribution rights are expected to increase.
This case sets an early precedent: local courts are willing to enforce IP rights, even in a market that until recently operated in a more fragmented, grey environment.
What it means for operators
For operators, the takeaway is straightforward.
Using popular game formats is one thing. Using protected branding is another.
As markets formalise, the tolerance for “inspired” or copycat products drops sharply. Legal risk shifts from theoretical to immediate, especially when high-performing titles are involved.