Activision is also asking the U.S. District Court, Central District of California to enjoin the defendant from copying and distributing its games, and is demanding that Strickland destroy all copies of allegedly infringing materials.

The firm is also seeking reimbursement of legal fees.

"The conduct of Defendant is causing and, unless enjoined and restrained by this Court, will continue to cause, Plaintiff great and irreparable injury that cannot fully be compensated or measured in money," Activision's complaint added.

Reps for the publisher did not immediately respond with comment.